Definition
巢穴 (cháo xué) means an animal's nest, lair, or den — a dwelling place that is built or occupied. It is more specific than 窝 (wō), which is a general term for any nest or den, and distinct from 洞穴 (dòng xué), which refers to a cave or cavern. Figuratively, 巢穴 can also mean a criminal hideout.
noun
lairdennest (of animals)(figurative) hideoutden (of criminals, enemies)
Examples
- 巢穴。Niǎo zài shù shàng zuò le yí gè cháo xué.The bird made a nest in the tree.
- 巢穴。Jǐngchá fāxiàn le huàirén de cháo xué.The police discovered the criminals' lair.
- 巢穴。Lǎoshǔ de cháo xué zài qiángjiǎo xiàmiàn.The mouse's nest is under the corner of the wall.
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