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坑 — meaning in English: pit
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pit
该熔点
gāi róngdiǎn
坑
kēng
轨道
guǐdào
金
jīn
本季度
běn jìdù
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word 坑 (kēng) in both everyday conversations and specific contexts such as construction or agriculture. For example, someone might refer to a 坑 when discussing a pit in a field for planting or a hole that needs to be filled in a road repair scenario.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 洞 (dòng), meaning 'cave' or 'hole,' which tends to refer to a more enclosed space. You would choose 坑 when specifically talking about a pit that is often used for a purpose like planting or excavation, rather than just any hole.
Culture
The character 坑 (kēng) combines 土 (tǔ), meaning 'earth' or 'soil,' with the phonetic component 亘 (gèn), which conveys the idea of a hollow place in the ground. In Chinese culture, pits have been historically significant as they are often associated with agriculture, such as for irrigation or planting, and even in traditional burial practices, where graves might be described in similar terms.
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