Definition
坡 (pō) is a noun meaning 'slope' (a slanted surface) and an adjective meaning 'sloping, slanted'. As an adjective, it differs from 斜 (xié) 'slanted, oblique' in that 坡 describes a surface that slopes (like a hill or road), while 斜 focuses on a line or angle being off-level. 倾斜 (qīng xié) is a verb meaning 'to tilt/lean'.
noun
slope
adjective
slopingslanted
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 塌tālook-aliketo collapse (of structures, etc.)
- 破pòsound-alike(adjective) worn out, damaged, broken
- 披pīlook-aliketo drape over one’s shoulders; to put on (as a cloak or scarf)
- 泼pōsound-aliketo splash; to spill (liquid)
- 场chǎnglook-alike(classifier) used for performances, sports matches, and other public events
- 颇pōsound-alikerather, quite, considerably
- 塞sāilook-alike(verb) to stuff, to squeeze in; to block, to stop up
- 堂tánglook-alike(noun) hall, large room for a specific purpose
Examples
- 。Qiánmiàn yǒu yí gè dǒu pō.There's a steep slope ahead.
- 。Zhè piàn pō dì hěn shìhé zhòng pútao.This piece of sloping land is very suitable for growing grapes.
- ，。Shàng pō de shíhou, zǒulù yào màn yì diǎn.When going uphill, walk a bit slower.
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