uneven; irregular; jagged
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
uneven; irregular; not aligned; jutting in and out
Describes physical surfaces, arrangements, or rows of objects that are not level or aligned, with some parts sticking out and others receding. Often used with 得 (de) as a complement of result or manner.
Zhè这
dǔ堵
qiáng墙
qì砌
de得
lǐ里
chū出
wài外
jìn进
de的
，
hěn很
nán难
kàn看
。
This wall was built unevenly, with bricks jutting in and out; it looks terrible.
Tā他
de的
yá牙
chǐ齿
zhǎng长
de得
lǐ里
chū出
wài外
jìn进
de的
，
xū需
yào要
jiǎo矫
zhèng正
。
His teeth grew in crooked and uneven; he needs orthodontic treatment.
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Shū书
jià架
shàng上
shū书
bǎi摆
de得
lǐ里
chū出
wài外
jìn进
de的
，
xiǎn显
de得
tè特
bié别
luàn乱
。
The books on the shelf are placed unevenly, some sticking out and some pushed back, making it look especially messy.
Zhè这
xiē些
mù木
tou头
duò垛
de得
lǐ里
chū出
wài外
jìn进
，
hěn很
bù不
zhěng整
qí齐
。
These logs are stacked unevenly, with ends jutting out every which way.