No. 7,103 in Chinese
石窟
Rock cave or grotto.
In a sentence
敦煌的石窟保存了大量古代壁画。
The caves in Dunhuang preserve numerous ancient murals.
In this sentence, '石窟' refers to historic caves or grottoes that serve as significant cultural sites typically preserving art and other historical artifacts.
我们参观了一个非常有名的石窟,它位于大山的深处。
We visited a very famous cave that is located deep in the mountains.
Here, '石窟' is used to describe an individual cave or grotto, emphasizing its famed identity and specific geographical location.
这个地区的石窟数量众多,每个都记录了不同的历史故事。
There are numerous caves in this area, each documenting a different historical story.
In this usage, '石窟' denotes multiple caves, emphasizing their collective significance in representing diverse parts of history.
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