墙角 (qiáng jiǎo) — corner (formed by two walls)
Definition
Literally the corner where two walls meet, distinct from 角 (corner in general) or 角落 (any corner, inside or outside). Often used for tucked-away, hidden, or neglected spaces.
noun
corner (formed by two walls)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 墙角。Tā bǎ zhuō zi tuī dào qiáng jiǎo.He pushed the table into the corner.
- 墙角。qiáng jiǎo Lǐ fàng zhe yì bǎ jiù yǐ zi.An old chair is placed in the corner.
- 墙角。Zhè ge fáng jiān de qiáng jiǎo yǒu hěn duō huī chén.There is a lot of dust in the corner of this room.
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