Definition
槽 is a noun and bound form (b.f.) covering three English concepts — 'trough', 'groove', and 'slot' — that Chinese treats as one. The exact translation depends on context: a 水槽 is a sink or water trough, an 凹槽 is a groove, and a 插槽 is a slot (e.g., for a card or chip). As a bound form, it often forms the second element of compounds describing a long narrow container or channel.
n./b.f.
trough (a long narrow container for animal feed or liquids)grooveslot (a narrow channel or recess in a surface)
Examples
- 槽。Nóngmín yòng zhège cáo zhuāng sìliào.The farmer uses this trough to hold feed.
- 槽。Mù bǎn shàng yǒu yì tiáo xì cháng de cáo.There is a long narrow groove on the board.
- 槽。Qǐng bǎ kǎ chārù dúkǎ qì de cáo lǐ.Please insert the card into the slot of the card reader.
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