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    Using 洞口 (dòngkǒu) to refer to a cave entrance

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    Structure

    洞口 + Location Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 洞口 (dòngkǒu) means "cave entrance" or "opening of a cave." It combines 洞 (cave) and 口 (mouth/opening) to specifically refer to the point of entry or exit of a cave. It is commonly used in narrative and descriptive writing.

    Examples

    • 一股冷风从洞口吹了出来。

      yī gǔ lěngfēng cóng dòngkǒu chuī le chūlái.

      A gust of cold wind blew out from the cave entrance.

    • 他们在洞口生了一堆火来取暖。

      tāmen zài dòngkǒu shēng le yī duī huǒ lái qǔnuǎn.

      They lit a fire at the cave entrance to keep warm.

    • 洞口太小了，只能一个人侧身通过。

      dòngkǒu tài xiǎo le, zhǐ néng yī gè rén cèshēn tōngguò.

      The cave entrance is too small; only one person can squeeze through sideways.

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