径
path; method; directly; diameter
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
narrow path; small road
Often used to describe rural or mountainous small roads.
We hiked along the narrow mountain path.
This winding secluded garden path is perfect for walking.
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Tourists spotted a wild rabbit on the forest path.
The stone path became extra slippery after the rain.
He rode his bike along the country path for a whole afternoon.
noun
method; way; approach
Used in formal and everyday contexts to refer to methods or pathways to a goal.
This is a shortcut to improve learning efficiency.
He found the right way to enter the market.
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Innovation is an important approach for enterprise development.
We need to find an effective shortcut to solve this difficult problem.
Reading classics is the surefire way to improve literary literacy.
adverb
directly; straight; without detour
formalUsed to describe doing something directly without extra steps, or traveling straight to a destination.
Please go directly to the meeting room to submit your application.
He answered the reporter's questions directly without prior notice.
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We passed through Wuhan and returned directly to Guangzhou.
He walked straight to the podium to introduce himself.
The company directly made the layoff decision without consulting employees.
noun
short for diameter
technicalCommonly used in mathematics, engineering, and manufacturing contexts.
The diameter of this cup is 8 centimeters.
The radius of this steel pipe is 5 cm, so the diameter is 10 cm.
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We need to measure the tire's diameter to replace the parts.
The diameter of this round tabletop reaches 1.5 meters.
The engineer calculated the inner and outer diameters of the pipe.