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HSK
7-9

cradle

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

yao2lan2 yáolán

Meaning


Primary

cradle

Mnemonic


A 摇篮 cradle is a 篮 basket for baby's that you 摇 shake very gently side to side to help them sleep.

Usage


摇篮 中 的 婴儿 安静 地 入睡。

The baby in the cradle fell asleep quietly.

文化 的 摇篮

cradle of civilization

奶瓶 在 摇篮 旁边。

The milk bottle is beside the cradle.