窊 (wā) - low-lying & concave

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窊 · wā

low-lying;

concave;

hollow;

depressed (in terrain or objects);

to sink or cave in.

low-lyingconcavehollow

Usage highlights

low and sunkenconcave vesselsunken and raisedconcave and convexsunken areadepressed terrain

Synonyms

  • 凹— concave; sunken
  • 陷— to sink; to cave in
  • 低— low

Antonyms

  • 隆— raised; protruding
  • 凸— convex; bulging
  • 高— high

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The terrain is low and sunken (地势窊下).
  • A concave vessel (窊器).
  • A sunken, hollow area (窊隆).
  • The roof sags inward (屋顶窊陷).

Collocations

  • low and sunken(窊下)
  • concave vessel(窊器)
  • sunken and raised(窊隆)
  • concave and convex(窊凸)
  • sunken area(窊处)
  • depressed terrain(窊地)

Idioms

  • Uneven and rugged(窊隆不平)
  • Concave and convex(窊凸有致)
  • High and low, sunken and raised(窊隆起伏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe topographical features, particularly in geographical and architectural contexts.
  • Appears in historical texts describing terrain, vessels, or architectural imperfections.
  • Rare in modern vernacular but preserved in literary and technical descriptions.

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