钻进

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zuān jìn
Meaning: to burrow in
Example
他钻进了那个洞穴,寻找宝藏。
zhuān jìn

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钻进 (zuān jìn) meaning in English
zuānjìn

钻进 means to burrow into or to get inside something, often used metaphorically or literally to describe entering a confined space or becoming deeply involved in a situation.

The character 钻 (zuān) originally meant to drill or bore, while 进 (jìn) means to enter or advance. Together, they convey the idea of moving forward into a space or state, often with effort or persistence.

钻进 is commonly used in contexts where someone enters a place physically or metaphorically, such as a person diving into research or an animal burrowing underground. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions related to perseverance and determination.

💬 Example Sentences

他钻进了那个洞穴,寻找宝藏。
zhuān jìn
He burrowed into the cave to search for treasure.
她钻进了图书馆的书架之间,找一本难找的书。
zhuān jìn
She burrowed between the library shelves to find a hard-to-find book.

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