旮旯 (gā lá) — a nook or a corner; a secluded or out-of-the-way place
Definition
A colloquial, often northern-Chinese word for a small nook or cramped corner (a gap, recess, or out-of-the-way spot). More vivid and informal than plain 角落.
noun
a nook or a cornera secluded or out-of-the-way place
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 旮旯。Zhè ge fáng jiān de gā lá lǐ yǒu hěn duō huī chén.There is a lot of dust in the corner of this room.
- 旮旯。Tā xǐ huan yí gè rén duǒ zài gā lá lǐ kàn shū.He likes to hide in a nook and read books alone.
- 旮旯。Bǎ sào zhou fàng zài mén hòu de gā lá lǐ ba.Put the broom in the nook behind the door.
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