扁 (biǎn) — flat
Definition
Adjective describing something pressed or squashed flat (a squashed can, a flat bag). Don't confuse with 平, which means level/smooth as a surface — 扁 emphasizes loss of shape or thinness.
adjective
flat
Easily confused
Examples
- 扁。Zhè kuài bǐng gān bèi yā biǎn le.This cookie was crushed flat.
- 扁。Tā bǎ zhǐ yā biǎn le.He pressed the paper flat.
- 扁。Zhè zhǒng biǎn de dài zi zhuāng bù liǎo duō shǎo dōng xī.This kind of flat bag can't hold much.
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