凸 (tū) — protruding, convex (describing a shape that sticks out); male (as in a connector or pin that fits into a female part)
Definition
Means 'protruding / convex' — a shape that sticks out (the opposite of 凹). 突出 focuses on being prominent or notable, not physical shape; 挺 (verb sense) is 'to stick out' but usually for body posture or endurance.
adjective
protrudingconvex (describing a shape that sticks out)male (as in a connector or pin that fits into a female part)
Easily confused
Examples
- 凸。Qiáng shàng yǒu yí gè tū kuài.There's a protruding block on the wall.
- 凸。Zhè ge tū miàn jìng kě yǐ bǎ guāng xiàn jù jiāo zài yì qǐ.This convex mirror can focus the light together.
- 凸。Zhè ge tū tóu xū yào chā dào jiē kǒu lǐ.This male connector needs to be plugged into the interface.
Origin
Pictograph六书liùshū
象形xiàngxíngA drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.
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