Definition
三维 (sān wéi) is a technical term meaning 'three-dimensional' or '3D', used in contexts like 3D technology, space, or modeling. 立体 (lì tǐ) also means 'three-dimensional' but focuses on the concept of a solid object or stereoscopic effect, and can be a noun ('a solid figure'). 三维 is more common in compound nouns like 三维空间 (3D space) or 三维扫描仪 (3D scanner).
three-dimensional3D
Examples
- 三维，。Zhè bù dònghuàpiàn cǎiyòngle zuìxīn de sān wéi jìshù, xiàoguǒ fēicháng bīzhēn.This cartoon used the latest 3D technology, and the effect is very realistic.
- ，三维。Zài zhège yóuxì zhōng, wánjiā kěyǐ zài sān wéi kōngjiān lǐ zìyóu tànsuǒ.In this game, players can freely explore in three-dimensional space.
- 三维。Gōngsī jìhuà gòumǎi yì tái sān wéi sǎomiáo yí lái gǎijìn gōngzuò liúchéng.The company plans to buy a 3D scanner to improve the workflow.
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