钻孔 (zuān kǒng) — to drill a hole
Definition
A separable verb meaning to drill a hole (with a drill or machine), used in technical and construction contexts. It splits as 钻…孔, e.g. 钻了一个孔.
verb
to drill a hole
Examples
- 。Tā zài qiáng shàng zuàn le yí gè kǒng.He drilled a hole in the wall.
- 钻孔。Gōng rén yòng jī qì zuān kǒng.Workers use machines to drill holes.
- ？Zhè kuài mù bǎn xū yào zuàn jǐ gè kǒng?How many holes need to be drilled in this wood board?
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