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    Using 角落 (jiǎoluò) to refer to a corner

    Location & Position

    Structure

    角落 + Modifier / Standalone

    Explanation

    The noun 角落 (jiǎoluò) means "corner" or "nook." It refers to a secluded or less noticeable part of a space. It is often used figuratively to describe remote or overlooked places. For example, 世界不同的角落 means "different corners of the world."

    Examples

    • 他一个人安静地坐在房间的角落里。

      tā yī gè rén ānjìng de zuò zài fángjiān de jiǎoluò lǐ.

      He sat quietly alone in the corner of the room.

    • 网络让我们能认识来自世界各个角落的朋友。

      wǎngluò ràng wǒmen néng rènshí láizì shìjiè gège jiǎoluò de péngyǒu.

      The internet allows us to meet friends from every corner of the world.

    • 这个小咖啡馆藏在城市的一个角落里。

      zhège xiǎo kāfēiguǎn cáng zài chéngshì de yī gè jiǎoluò lǐ.

      This small café is hidden in a corner of the city.

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