坡 (pō) — (noun) slope; (adjective) sloping; slanted
Definition
坡 (pō) is a noun for a slope or hillside, and an adjective for land that is slanted. Use 斜 to describe anything tilted (pictures, lines, attitudes), not land.
noun
slope
adjective
slopingslanted
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 塌tālook-aliketo collapse (of structures, etc.)
- 泼pōsound-aliketo splash; to spill (liquid)
- 披pīlook-aliketo drape over one’s shoulders; to put on (as a cloak or scarf)
- 颇pōsound-alikerather, quite, considerably
- 场chǎnglook-alike(classifier) used for performances, sports matches, and other public events
- 塞sāilook-alike(verb) to stuff, to squeeze in; to block, to stop up
Examples
- 。Qián miàn yǒu yí gè dǒu pō.There's a steep slope ahead.
- 。Zhè piàn pō dì hěn shì hé zhǒng pú tao.This piece of sloping land is very suitable for growing grapes.
- ，。Shàng pō de shí hou, zǒu lù yào màn yì diǎn.When going uphill, walk a bit slower.
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