Definition
曲线 (qūxiàn) is a noun meaning 'curve' — a line that bends, or figuratively an indirect approach. Unlike 间接 (jiànjiē), which is an adjective meaning 'indirect' (e.g., 间接影响 'indirect influence'), 曲线 is a noun used in set phrases like 曲线救国 to describe a roundabout method.
noun
a curvea curved line(figurative) an indirect or roundabout approach (e.g., 曲线救国, 曲线的方式)
Examples
- 曲线。Zhè tiáo qū xiàn dàibiǎo jīnnián xiāoshòu'é de biànhuà.This curve represents this year's sales changes.
- 曲线。Tā cǎiyòng qū xiàn de fāngshì shuōfú le duìfāng.He persuaded the other party in a roundabout way.
- 曲线。Qǐng zài zhè zhāng zhǐ shàng huà yì tiáo qū xiàn.Please draw a curve on this piece of paper.
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