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Native Script:中文汉字
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bì nàn suǒ
"这个公园是逃离城市喧嚣的避难所。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A harbor or small port where ships can lie safe.
"The small fishing boats sought a haven from the gathering storm." - 2
A place of safety or refuge.
"The wildlife sanctuary serves as a peaceful haven for endangered birds."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hæfen', meaning 'haven' or 'harbor', sharing roots with Proto-Germanic '*hafno-' and related to the verb 'have'. Historically denoting a safe harbor for ships, the meaning broadened metaphorically over centuries to signify any place of safety, refuge, or sanctuary.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Haven" is said worldwide
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refuge
Transliteration: ʁə.fyʒ
"Cette île est un véritable refuge de paix."
Zuflucht
Transliteration: ˈtsuːflʊxt
"Der Wald bot den Tieren eine sichere Zuflucht."
rifugio
Transliteration: riˈfuːdʒo
"La casa in montagna è il mio rifugio preferito."
refugio
Transliteration: reˈfu.xjo
"El valle es un refugio seguro para la fauna silvestre."
refúgio
Transliteration: ʁeˈfu.ʒju
"Aquela praia secreta é o meu refúgio favorito."
आश्रय
Transliteration: ashray
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह घाटी पक्षियों के लिए एक सुरक्षित आश्रय है।"
避难所
Transliteration: bì nàn suǒ
Script: 中文汉字
"这个公园是逃离城市喧嚣的避难所。"
안식처
Transliteration: ansikcheo
Script: 한국어 한글
"집은 하루의 피로를 푸는 안식처입니다."
隠れ家
Transliteration: kakurega
Script: 日本語
"その古い山小屋は静かな隠れ家だ。"
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