公设 (gōng shè) — postulate (in mathematics); public facilities
Definition
Two distinct senses: in mathematics, a basic assumption taken as true without proof (similar to 假设, but more often used in geometry as a foundational axiom). In everyday use, it means 'public facilities' like libraries and parks.
noun
postulate (in mathematics)public facilities
Examples
- ，公设。Zài jǐ hé xué zhōng, gōng shè shì yí gè jī běn jiǎ shè.In geometry, a postulate is a basic assumption.
- 公设，。Chéng shì xū yào gèng duō de gōng shè, rú tú shū guǎn hé gōng yuán.The city needs more public facilities, such as libraries and parks.
- 公设。Zhè ge gōng shè bèi suǒ yǒu shù xué jiā jiē shòu.This postulate is accepted by all mathematicians.
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