tū
凸
convex; protruding
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
convex; protruding; higher than surroundings
Used to describe objects, body parts, or terrain that stick out above the surrounding level. Often paired with 凹 to form an antonymous pair.
Zhè这
kuài块
shí石
tou头
biǎo表
miàn面
yǒu有
yī一
kuài块
tū凸
chū出
de的
bù部
fen分
。
There is a protruding part on the surface of this stone.
Yuǎn远
chù处
de的
shān山
fēng峰
zài在
yún云
wù雾
zhōng中
tū凸
qǐ起
。
The distant mountain peaks protrude through the clouds and mist.
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Tā他
yīn因
wèi为
chī吃
de得
tài太
duō多
，
dù肚
zi子
tū凸
le了
qǐ起
lai来
。
He ate too much, and his belly stuck out.
Zhè这
tiáo条
xiǎo小
lù路
āo凹
tū凸
bù不
píng平
，
hěn很
nán难
zǒu走
。
This path is uneven with bumps and dips, hard to walk on.
Tū凸
tòu透
jìng镜
kě可
yǐ以
huì汇
jù聚
guāng光
xiàn线
。
A convex lens can converge light rays.