Common Meanings
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kē窠
nest; lair; den (for insects, birds, or animals)
我家的小狗喜欢躲在它的狗窠里睡觉。
My little dog likes to sleep in its kennel.
Refers to a comfortable dwelling or gathering place for people, often implying a cozy retreat for specific activities, like a 'nest' or 'den'.
这间小木屋是他的创作窠，他常在此写诗作曲。
This small cabin is his creative nest, where he often writes poems and composes music.
An old rut or conventional pattern, especially in writing or thought; a cliché or stereotype.
他的文章总是跳不出旧的窠臼，缺乏新意。
His writing always fails to break free from old clichés and lacks originality.
Used interchangeably with '颗' (kē), referring to small, spherical or roundish objects, such as grains, beads, or small fruits.
她手里握着几窠晶莹的露珠。
She held several sparkling dew drops in her hand.
Used interchangeably with '棵' as a measure word for plants, trees, etc.
这山上有几窠树。
There are several trees on this mountain.