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垂直

chuízhí

Description

“垂直”的意思是和地面或另一条线成九十度,上下笔直。

"垂直" means at a ninety-degree angle to the ground or another line, straight up and down.

我们常说“垂直的墙”或者“两条线垂直”。

We often say "垂直的墙" (a vertical wall) or "两条线垂直" (two lines are vertical).

Meanings

垂直chuízhí

vertical; perpendicular

这面墙是垂直的。

This wall is vertical.

垂直chuízhí

to be perpendicular to

这两条线互相垂直。

These two lines are perpendicular to each other.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    垂 (hang down) + 直 (straight), literally hanging straight down.

  • Nuance

    opposite of 水平 (horizontal); used in math and everyday description of upright things.

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