🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

角度

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jiǎodù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Angle/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"两条线之间的角度是90度。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The figure formed by two rays, called the sides of the angle, sharing a common endpoint, called the vertex of the angle.

    "In geometry class, we learned how to measure the angle between two intersecting lines."
  2. 2

    A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or situation.

    "She presented her argument from a unique angle that captivated the audience."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'angle' originates from the Latin 'angulus', meaning 'corner' or 'cornered', which evolved through Old French 'angle' before entering Middle English. The term has maintained its association with geometric figures throughout its history.

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