挖
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dig
The Chinese word '挖' is used similarly as the English word 'dig'. It represents the action of removing soil or other substances from the ground in order to create a hole or for another purpose such as finding something hidden or buried. Just like in English, it can also be used metaphorically in phrases expressing scrutiny or investigation.
Example sentences using: 挖
他在花园里挖了个洞。
tā zài huāyuán lǐ wā le gè dòng
He dug a hole in the garden.
This phrase demonstrates the primary meaning of '挖' which is 'to dig'. It is used in the context of a physical activity.
挖掘机正在工地作业。
wājuéjī zhèngzài gōngdì zuòyè
The excavator is working at the construction site.
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他喜欢挖苦别人。
tā xǐhuān wā kǔ biérén
He likes to mock others.
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我要去挖掘这个主题的含义。
wǒ yào qù wājué zhège zhǔtí de hányì
I want to delve into the meaning of this topic.
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他挖了一口井。
tā wā le yīkǒu jǐng
He dug a well.
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我想挖掘这个问题的根源。
wǒ xiǎng wājué zhège wèntí de gēnyuán
I want to unearth the root of this problem.
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这个公司正在挖矿。
zhège gōngsī zhèngzài wā kuàng
The company is mining.
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他在海边挖贝壳。
tā zài hǎibiān wā bèiké
He is digging for shells at the seashore.
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挖地三尺，方能找到真理。
wā dì sān chǐ, fāng néng zhǎodào zhēnlǐ
You must dig three feet down to find the truth.
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他挖了个洞藏起来。
tā wā le gè dòng cáng qǐlái
He dug a hole to hide in.
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