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“curve” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqū xiàn

Example

图上的曲线开始上升了。tú shàng de qū xiàn kāi shǐ shàng shēng le

The curve on the graph is starting to rise.

Illustration for 曲线 (curve)

How to say “curve” in Chinese

“Curve” in Chinese is 曲线 (qū xiàn).

A traced path that turns smoothly, whether it marks a shape or follows changing values.

Full entry for 曲线: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 曲线

投手投出一个曲线球,打者挥杆落空。tóu shǒu tóu chū yí gè qū xiàn qiú dǎ zhě huī gān luò kōng

The pitcher threw a curveball, and the batter swung and missed.

Tips for using 曲线

  • In data talk, the surrounding verb or adjective supplies whether the movement is upward, downward, fast, or slow, while the noun itself does not judge the result.

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