(tuǒ) - Ellipse — an oval shape & used in mathematical and scientific contexts to describe

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tuǒ | 13 strokes | radical:

· tuǒ

Ellipse — an oval shape;

used in mathematical and scientific contexts to describe elliptical forms.

Ellipse — an oval shapeused in mathematical and scientific contexts to describe

Usage highlights

EllipseElliptical orbitElliptical equationElliptical designElliptical shape

Synonyms

  • 椭圆ellipse (more common variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The orbit of planets is often elliptical (楕圆轨道).
  • This is an elliptical equation (楕圆方程).
  • The building has an elliptical design (楕圆设计).

Collocations

  • Ellipse(楕圆)
  • Elliptical orbit(楕圆轨道)
  • Elliptical equation(楕圆方程)
  • Elliptical design(楕圆设计)
  • Elliptical shape(楕圆形)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in mathematical and scientific contexts in modern Chinese.
  • The character is not commonly used in everyday language but appears in technical terminology.

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