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角
jiǎo, jué
Description
“角”最常读作 jiǎo，指动物头上的角，也指墙、桌子等地方的角落，还可以指几何里的角度。
"角" is most commonly pronounced jiǎo, referring to an animal's horn, a corner of walls or tables, or an angle in geometry.
读作 jué 的时候，常指戏里的角色，或者比赛中的对手。
When pronounced jué, "角" often means a role in a play or an opponent in a competition.
Meanings
角jiǎo
corner; angle of a place or object
猫躲在房间的角里。
The cat is hiding in the corner of the room.
角jiǎo
horn of an animal
这头牛的角很长。
This cow has very long horns.
角jué
role, part in a play or film
她在电影里演一个主要的角。
She plays a main role in the movie.
Related words
Notes
- Reading
角 is jiǎo for corner/horn/angle, but jué for role/actor.
- Nuance
角色 (juésè) is the common word for 'role'; 角 alone as 'role' is more literary.
In videos
“有薯片，还有薯条、薯角、鸡翅。”
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