What does 坳 mean in Chinese?

坳 (ào) means "a depression; cavity; hollow" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 坳?

坳 is pronounced "ào" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 4.

What HSK level is 坳?

坳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What words contain the character 坳?

Common words with 坳 include 坳陷 (depression).

How do you write 坳?

You can practice writing 坳 using our stroke order tool.

坳 (ào), a depression

坳

ào

a depression; cavity; hollow

Character Breakdown

Radical: 土 (no. 32)

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Definitions

a depression
cavity
hollow

Example Sentences

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Words Containing 坳

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
坳陷	ào xiàn	depression

Related Words

夼(kuǎng)· low ground

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空心墙(kōng xīn qiáng)· cavity wall

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窾(cuàn)· to conceal

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中央凹(zhōng yāng āo)· fovea centralis (depression in the macula retina, most sensitive optic region)

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HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

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