角落

角落 (jiǎo luò) translates to 'corner' in English. It refers to a recessed or hidden part of a room, space, or area, often associated with isolation or quietness.

The character 角 (jiǎo) originally meant 'corner' or 'angle,' and 落 (luò) means 'to fall' or 'to settle.' Together, they form a term that literally means 'a place where something settles,' often used metaphorically to describe a secluded spot.

Corner is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. In daily life, it can refer to a physical corner of a room or a metaphorical 'corner' of society. It is also used in expressions like 看不见的角落 (kàn bù jiàn de jiǎo luò), meaning 'a hidden corner,' suggesting something unseen or overlooked.