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凹凸
āotū
Description
“凹凸”用来说一个表面不平，有的地方高，有的地方低。
"凹凸" is used to describe a surface that is uneven, with some parts high and some parts low.
比如路面不平，或者墙上有凹凸不平的地方。
For example, a road surface that is uneven, or a wall with凹凸 spots.
Meanings
凹凸āotū
uneven; bumpy; concave and convex
这条路凹凸不平，走起来很难受。
This road is bumpy and uncomfortable to walk on.
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Notes
- Etymology
凹 means concave (dented in) and 凸 means convex (sticking out); together they mean uneven.
- Nuance
usually appears in 凹凸不平 to describe rough or bumpy surfaces.
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