Single HSK word
沼 appears in the HSK word 沼泽, meaning "marsh; swamp; bog".
沼 (zhǎo): Marsh — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0:Recognition 7-9
HSK 3.0Recognition 7-9
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Water (氵) forms a small pool or marsh (召) — a natural pond or swamp where water gathers.
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 沼 works in context.
沼 appears in the HSK word 沼泽, meaning "marsh; swamp; bog".
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 沼 is used in context
Marsh gas is a renewable energy source.
The car got stuck in the mire and couldn't move forward.
This swamp has many wild animals.