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凸起
tūqǐ
Description
“凸起”的意思是从平的地方鼓出来、高出来的一小块地方。
"凸起" means a small area that bulges out or rises from a flat surface.
它可以是名词，指那个鼓出来的部分；也可以是动词，说东西鼓起来。
It can be a noun, referring to the bulging part; or a verb, meaning something bulges out.
Meanings
凸起tūqǐ
a raised part; a bump or protrusion
墙上有一个小凸起。
There is a small bump on the wall.
凸起tūqǐ
to bulge; to protrude; to rise up
他的手背上凸起了几条血管。
Several veins bulge on the back of his hand.
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Notes
- Etymology
凸 (convex, protruding) + 起 (rise up), literally 'protrude and rise'.
- Nuance
凸起 stresses a physical bulge; 突出 more often means figuratively 'outstanding'.
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