Common Meanings
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xué穴
a hole, cave, or cavity
考古学家在山洞里发现了一个古老的石穴
Archaeologists discovered an ancient stone cave inside the mountain.
An acupoint; a specific point on the body where acupuncture can be performed, often characterized by a high concentration of nerve endings or the passage of major nerve trunks.
医生通过按压患者的某个穴位来缓解疼痛。
The doctor relieved the patient's pain by pressing a specific acupoint.
In old performing arts, refers to the designated spot in a market or square where artists performed; often used in phrases like 'zǒuxué' (to perform as an itinerant artist).
他年轻时经常走穴表演，积累了丰富的舞台经验。
When he was young, he often performed as an itinerant artist, accumulating rich stage experience.