Definition
洼 (wā) is an adjective meaning 'low-lying' or 'depressed (in terrain)'. It describes land that is lower than the surrounding area, often collecting water. You'll see it in words like 洼地 (low-lying land) and 水洼 (puddle). This is distinct from the noun sense 'hollow' or 'depression' — as an adjective, it modifies terrain features.
adjective
low-lyingdepressed (of terrain)
Examples
- 。Zhè piàn wā dì yí xià yǔ jiù jī shuǐ.This low-lying land collects water as soon as it rains.
- ，。Cūnzi zhōuwéi dōu shì wā dì, zhòng bù liǎo zhuāngjia.The area around the village is all low-lying land, can't grow crops.
- 洼，。Zhè tiáo lù yǒu yí duàn tèbié wā, kāichē yào xiǎoxīn.This road has a particularly low-lying section, be careful driving.
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