坡度 (pō dù) — slope, gradient | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

坡度 is the technical/measure noun for how steep a slope is — the 'gradient' value (often a ratio or angle). It refers to the quantified steepness, not the slope itself.

noun

slopegradient

Examples

坡度，。
Zhè ge shān pō de pō dù hěn dà, pá qǐ lái hěn lèi.
The slope of this hillside is very steep; it's tiring to climb.
坡度，。
Zhè tiáo lù de pō dù tài dǒu le, kāi chē bù ān quán.
The gradient of this road is too steep; it's not safe to drive.
坡度，。
Gōng chéng shī jì suàn le wū dǐng de pō dù, què bǎo pái shuǐ shùn chàng.
The engineer calculated the slope of the roof to ensure smooth drainage.

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