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“den” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwō

Example

窝里躲着一只小猫。wō lǐ duǒ zhe yì zhī xiǎo māo

A kitten is hiding inside the den.

Illustration for 窝 (den)

How to say “den” in Chinese

“Den” in Chinese is 窝 (wō).

A snug pocket of space that serves as shelter and a private base.

Full entry for 窝: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 窝

那只鸟在树上搭了一个窝。nà zhǐ niǎo zài shù shàng dā le yí gè wō

That bird built a nest in the tree.

Tips for using 窝

  • 窝里 (wō lǐ, "inside one's den") can refer informally to home or another private base, giving the word a useful everyday sense beyond animal shelters.

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