凹凸 (āo tū) — uneven, bumpy (with concave and convex spots)

Definition

A formal/literary word for surfaces that are 'uneven, bumpy' — with both dips and raised spots. Common in writing; in speech, 不平 usually sounds more natural.

verb
unevenbumpy (with concave and convex spots)

Examples

  • 凹凸
    Zhè tiáo lù de biǎo miàn āo tū bù píng, kāi chē shí yào xiǎo xīn.
    The surface of this road is bumpy, be careful when driving.
  • 凹凸
    Tā de gǎn qíng jīng lì yǒu āo tū, dàn tā hěn jiān qiáng.
    His emotional experiences have ups and downs, but he is strong.
  • 凹凸
    Zhè kuài shí tou biǎo miàn āo tū, kě yǐ dāng àn mó gōng jù.
    This stone has a bumpy surface, can be used as a massage tool.
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