角度 (jiǎo dù) — angle (in geometry, photography, etc.); point of view, perspective

Definition

角度 covers both a literal angle (geometry, photography) and a figurative point of view. For 'viewpoint/standpoint', 观点 is more strictly an opinion or stance, while 视角 emphasizes how one perceives a situation.

noun
angle (in geometry, photography, etc.)point of viewperspective
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 角度
    Cóng bù tóng de jiǎo dù pāi zhè zhāng zhào piàn, xiào guǒ huì gèng hǎo.
    Taking this photo from different angles will produce a better effect.
  • 角度
    Nǐ yào huàn gè jiǎo dù xiǎng zhè ge wèn tí.
    You need to change your perspective and think about this issue.
  • 角度
    Tā kàn wèn tí de jiǎo dù hé dà jiā bù yí yàng.
    His point of view on the problem is different from everyone else's.

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