Definition
旮旯 is a colloquial word for a nook or a corner, often a small, out-of-the-way place. It is commonly used in northern Chinese dialects. Unlike the more formal 角落 (jiǎo luò), 旮旯 has a more casual, everyday feel and is especially common in spoken language.
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a nook or a cornera secluded or out-of-the-way place
Examples
- 旮旯。Zhège fángjiān de gā lá li yǒu hěn duō huīchén.There is a lot of dust in the corner of this room.
- 旮旯。Tā xǐhuan yí gè rén duǒ zài gā lá li kàn shū.He likes to hide in a nook and read books alone.
- 旮旯。Bǎ sàozhǒu fàng zài mén hòu de gā lá li ba.Put the broom in the nook behind the door.
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