凸 (tū) — protruding, convex (describing a shape that sticks out); male (as in a connector or pin that fits into a female part)
Definition
Means 'protruding / convex' — a shape that sticks out (the opposite of 凹). 突出 focuses on being prominent or notable, not physical shape; 挺 (verb sense) is 'to stick out' but usually for body posture or endurance.
adjective
protrudingconvex (describing a shape that sticks out)male (as in a connector or pin that fits into a female part)
Easily confused
Examples
- 凸。Qiáng shàng yǒu yí gè tū kuài.There's a protruding block on the wall.
- 凸。Zhè ge tū miàn jìng kě yǐ bǎ guāng xiàn jù jiāo zài yì qǐ.This convex mirror can focus the light together.
- 凸。Zhè ge tū tóu xū yào chā dào jiē kǒu lǐ.This male connector needs to be plugged into the interface.
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