No. 4,880 in Chinese
角落
"Corner" or "nook."
In a sentence
书房的一个角落堆满了旧书。
A corner of the study is piled with old books.
In this sentence, '角落' refers to a specific corner or nook within a room, emphasizing a defined part of a spatial area.
在城市的角落里，隐藏着许多历史故事。
In the corners of the city, many historical stories are hidden.
Here, '角落' symbolizes an unspecified or figurative corner within a broader area, suggesting hidden or mysterious parts of the city.
他总是喜欢坐在教室的角落里安静地看书。
He always likes to sit in the corner of the classroom quietly reading books.
'角落' in this case denotes a preferred spot in a location, highlighting a private area for personal activities.
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