窩 (wō) - Nest — a hollow place where birds, insects, & a cozy, snug place

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窩 · wō

Nest — a hollow place where birds, insects, or animals live and raise their young;

a cozy, snug place;

a hiding place;

a den or lair;

in anatomy, a cavity or depression.

Nest — a hollow place where birds, insects,a cozy, snug placea hiding place

Usage highlights

Bird's nestBee hiveDog kennelBandits' denArmpitNavel

Synonyms

  • 巢— nest (more formal/literary, often for birds)
  • 穴— den, cave, hole (for animals, or in anatomy)

Antonyms

  • 野— wild, open field (opposite of sheltered 'nest')
  • 露— exposed, open (opposite of hidden 'den')

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird built a nest in the tree (鸟在树上筑了一个窝).
  • The rabbit returned to its burrow (兔子回到了它的窝).
  • He found a cozy little hideaway (他找到了一个舒适的小窝).
  • The police raided the criminals' den (警察突袭了罪犯的窝点).

Collocations

  • Bird's nest(鸟窝)
  • Bee hive(蜂窝)
  • Dog kennel(狗窝)
  • Bandits' den(贼窝)
  • Armpit(腋窝)
  • Navel(肚脐眼窝)

Idioms

  • A thief's den is hard to wipe out(贼窝难端)
  • To harbor criminals(窝藏罪犯)
  • To be stuck in a rut(窝在一个地方)
  • To hold in one's anger(窝火)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents home, safety, and family in a humble or intimate sense.
  • Often used metaphorically for a secret base or hiding place for illicit activities.
  • Can imply comfort and coziness, as in a personal sanctuary.

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