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陡
dǒu
Description
"陡"用来说山路或坡很斜、很难爬上去。
"陡" is used to describe a mountain path or slope that is very steep and hard to climb.
它也可以说一件事变化得很快、很突然。
It can also describe something that changes very quickly and suddenly.
Meanings
陡dǒu
steep (of a slope or road)
这条山路很陡，我们走慢一点。
This mountain path is steep; let's walk more slowly.
陡dǒu
suddenly; abruptly
天气陡然变冷了。
The weather suddenly turned cold.
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Notes
- Nuance
陡 stresses a sharp, near-vertical angle; 斜 just means slanted, not necessarily steep.
- Etymology
the 阝(阜) radical relates to hills and slopes.
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