稜 (léng) - Edge, corner, ridge & also refers to a sharp edge or protrusion

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稜 · léng

Edge, corner, ridge;

also refers to a sharp edge or protrusion;

used in geometry for edges and vertices.

Edge, corner, ridgealso refers to a sharp edge or protrusionused in geometry for edges and vertices.

Usage highlights

Edges and cornersMountain ridgeCube edgeSharp edgePyramid edgeRidge line

Synonyms

  • 角— corner, angle
  • 边— edge, side
  • 脊— ridge, spine

Antonyms

  • 圆— round, circular
  • 滑— smooth, slippery

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The edge of the table is sharp (桌子的稜角).
  • A cube has twelve edges (立方体有十二个稜).
  • The mountain ridge is clearly visible (山稜清晰可见).
  • He has a prominent personality (他个性有稜有角).

Collocations

  • Edges and corners(稜角)
  • Mountain ridge(山稜)
  • Cube edge(立方体的稜)
  • Sharp edge(锋利的稜)
  • Pyramid edge(金字塔的稜)
  • Ridge line(稜线)

Idioms

  • Having edges and corners(有稜有角)
  • Sharp edges and corners(稜角分明)
  • Without edges or corners(无稜无角)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in geometry to describe edges and vertices of polyhedra.
  • Metaphorically describes someone with a strong, uncompromising personality.
  • Appears in descriptions of architectural features and natural landscapes.

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