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钻 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
to drill; to bore; to get into
drill; auger; diamond
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to take advantage of a loophole
to study meticulously
to start drilling
to sneak in
to get into
to drill a hole
diamond
gimlet
drill bit
drill chuck
blood diamond
pneumatic drill
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Source: Tatoeba #3709245 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis diamond is not real.
Source: Tatoeba #335031 · CC BY 2.0 FRThat's not a real diamond, is it?
Source: Tatoeba #10981527 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe diamond was set in a gold ring.
Source: Tatoeba #465817 · CC BY 2.0 FRHer diamond is sparkling under the light.
Source: Tatoeba #2658531 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.