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圆柱
yuánzhù
Description
圆柱是一种立体图形，上下是两个一样大的圆。
A "圆柱" is a solid figure with two equal circles at the top and bottom.
我们常在数学课上学习圆柱，也用它来指圆形的柱子。
We often study "圆柱" in math class and also use it to refer to cylindrical columns.
Meanings
圆柱yuánzhù
cylinder (geometric solid)
老师让我们算这个圆柱的体积。
The teacher asked us to calculate the volume of this cylinder.
圆柱yuánzhù
round pillar or column
大门前有两根白色的圆柱。
There are two white columns in front of the main gate.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
圆 (round) + 柱 (pillar/column), literally a round column.
- Nuance
圆柱 is the math term; 柱子 is the everyday word for a pillar.
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