挖

wā

HSK 6freq #2449

Meanings

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wā

1.to dig
2.to excavate
3.to scoop out

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Wiktionary

1.to dig; to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop
2.to explore; to discover; to go deep into
3.to uncover; to unveil; to expose; to reveal

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Stroke order

Components

挖扌穵

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Example sentences

他挖了一个洞。
He dug a hole.
他們正在挖一個洞。
They're digging a hole.
不要再挖妳的鼻子了。
Stop picking your nose.

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Synonyms

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Related words

挖掘 to excavate; (lit and fig.) to unearth; to dig into 挖苦 to speak sarcastically 挖角 to poach (talent, personnel from competitors)挖掉 to dig out 挖坑 to dig a hole 挖机 excavator; excavating machine 挖开 to dig into 挖坟 to dig a grave 挖浚 to dredge 开挖 to dig out; to excavate; to scoop out 挖矿 to mine ore or minerals 深挖 to dredge