Definition
丘 is a bound form (b.f.) in modern Chinese, meaning it almost never appears alone — you'll find it as part of compound words. It can refer to a small hill or mound (e.g. 沙丘 'sand dune', 丘陵 'hilly area'), or to a grave. It is also a common surname (Qiu). Because it is a bound form, treat it as a component of longer words, not a standalone noun.
b.f.
moundhillock (as in 沙丘 shāqiū 'sand dune')grave (as in 丘墓 qiūmù 'grave mound')surname Qiu
Examples
- 。Shā qiū shì shāmò lǐ de chángjiàn dìxíng.Sand dunes are a common landform in deserts.
- 。Zhè yí piàn qiū líng shìhé zhòng guǒshù.This hilly area is suitable for growing fruit trees.
- 丘。qiū xiānsheng shì wǒ de zhōngwén lǎoshī.Mr. Qiu is my Chinese teacher.
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