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“slanted” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxié

Example

斜的字看起来很可爱。xié de zì kàn qǐ lái hěn kě ài

Slanted characters look cute.

Illustration for 斜 (slanted)

How to say “slanted” in Chinese

“Slanted” in Chinese is 斜 (xié).

A form that leaves the expected vertical or horizontal line and angles toward one side, including a gaze or posture.

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

Example sentences with 斜

图上可以看到一条斜线。tú shàng ké yǐ kàn dào yì tiáo xié xiàn

A diagonal line can be seen in the picture.

Tips for using 斜

  • In descriptions of eyes or posture, an angled position can be playful or indirect rather than purely geometric, so surrounding context matters.

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