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向量
xiàngliàng
Description
向量是数学里的一个词，它有大小，也有方向。
A 向量 is a term in mathematics that has both magnitude and direction.
我们在物理和数学课上常常用到向量。
We often use 向量 in physics and math classes.
Meanings
向量xiàngliàng
vector (quantity with magnitude and direction)
老师教我们怎么画向量。
The teacher taught us how to draw vectors.
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Notes
- Etymology
向 (direction) + 量 (quantity), literally "directional quantity."
- Nuance
向量 is standard in Mainland China; 矢量 is more common in physics/Taiwan usage.
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