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沟槽 Pronunciation and Pinyin

沟槽 Usage and Examples

groove

slot

channel

这个板块是在两边生长的,由于没有中间的沟槽,两个脊必然是分开的。

This plate is growing on both sides, and since there is no intermediate trench, the two ridges must be moving apart.

人们认为这些沟槽有助于将水从嘴中输送到鳃裂外,从而减少水的阻力。

It is thought that these grooves help to channel water through the mouth and out the gill slits, thereby reducing water resistance.

The characters in 沟槽

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
沟
gōu7ditch, gully, or channel
槽
cáo15trough, groove, or channel

More words starting with 沟

  • gōu沟qiàn堑A ditch or trench.
  • gōu沟hè壑ravine, gully
  • gōu沟háo壕ditch; trench
  • gōu沟zǐ子buttocks, ass
  • gōu沟shī施groove fertilization
  • gōu沟yán沿ér儿banks of a ditch or canal
  • gōu沟xù洫Ditches, Channels
  • gōu沟dú渎ditch, channel
  • gōu沟qú渠ditch, channel
  • gōu沟guàn灌furrow irrigation
  • gōu沟tōng通communication, communicate
  • gōu沟tōng通bú不chàng畅Poor communication, Miscommunication

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Questions about 沟槽

What does 沟槽 mean in Chinese?

沟槽 (gōu cáo) means “groove, slot, channel”.

How do you pronounce 沟槽?

沟槽 is pronounced gōu cáo in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “groove” in Chinese?

“groove” is 沟槽 (gōu cáo) in Chinese.

How is 沟槽 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 沟槽, each with pinyin and an English translation.

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