2 sentences for 刨 (páo)

1. 他在院子里刨了一个坑。

   tā zài yuàn​zi lǐ páo le yī gè kēng.

   He dug a hole in the yard.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary

2. 刨去开销，剩下的钱不多了。

   páo qù kāi​xiāo, shèng​xià de qián bù duō le.

   After deducting expenses, there isn't much money left.

   Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary