Definition
堀 is a rare, archaic classifier used for caves and holes. It is not commonly used in modern Chinese; the more common classifier for caves is 个 or 座. The same character can also function as a noun meaning 'cave' or 'hole'. This entry's POS is labeled as classifier, but actual usage as a classifier is extremely limited.
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(classifier, archaic) for caves and holes
Examples
- ，堀。Jù gǔshū jìzǎi, zhè zuò shān lǐ yǒu sān kū gǔ dòng.According to ancient records, there are three ancient caves in this mountain.
- ，堀。Jù gǔshū jìzǎi, tànxiǎnjiā fāxiàn le yì kū shēn dòng.According to ancient records, the explorer discovered a deep cave.
- ，堀。Jù gǔshū jìzǎi, zhè yì kū dòng fēicháng yōushēn.According to ancient records, this cave is very deep and secluded.
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