Definition
窝 (wō) as a noun means a nest, lair, or den — the physical home of an animal. It differs from 巢穴 (cháo xué), which is more formal/literary and can also mean a criminal hideout. As a verb, 窝 means 'to stay cooped up' (like indoors), not 'to bend' — that's 弯 (wān) or 弓 (gōng).
noun
nestlairdenpit
classifier
used for litters and broods
verb
to stay cooped upto harbor or shelter
Easily confused
- 锅guōlook-alikepot; pan; wok; cauldron
- 我wǒsound-alikeI; me; my (first-person singular pronoun)
- 握wòsound-aliketo hold, to grasp; to clench (one's fist); to seize (an opportunity)
- 卧wòsound-aliketo lie down; to crouch
Examples
- 。Shù shàng de niǎo wō lǐ hái yǒu jǐ ge dàn.There are still a few eggs in the bird's nest in the tree.
- 窝。Zhè yì wō xiǎo tùzi gāng chūshēng yì zhōu.This litter of bunnies was born only a week ago.
- 窝，。Bié lǎo wō zài shāfā shàng, chū qù yùndòng yí xià.Don't always stay cooped up on the sofa; go out and do some exercise.
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