Definition
隘 is a bound form (b.f.), meaning it almost always appears as part of a compound word rather than alone. Its core meaning is 'narrow' or 'a narrow pass/defile', typically used in geographical or figurative contexts. You'll see it in words like 狭隘 (xiá'ài, 'narrow, limited') for physical narrowness or narrow-mindedness, and 关隘 (guān'ài, 'mountain pass, strategic pass') for a defensive position in terrain.
b.f.
(bound form) narrow(bound form) a mountain passa defile
Examples
- ，。Zhè tiáo shān lù fēicháng xiáài, zhǐ néng yí ge rén tōngguò.This mountain path is very narrow; only one person can pass through.
- 隘。Gǔdài zhèlǐ shì yí ge zhòngyào de guānài.In ancient times, this was an important mountain pass.
- ，。Tā de sīxiǎng fēicháng xiáài, bú yuànyì jiēshòu xīn guānniàn.His thinking is very narrow; he is unwilling to accept new ideas.
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