弧度

húdù

noun #27,698

Meanings

1 radian (unit of angle)
2 arc; curvature; degree of curve

Characters

arc; bow-shaped curve

degree; measure; extent

Examples

一个完整的圆等于两派弧度。

Yīgè wánzhěng de yuán děngyú liǎng pài húdù.

A full circle equals two pi radians.

这条路的弧度太大，开车要小心。

Zhè tiáo lù de húdù tài dà, kāichē yào xiǎoxīn.

The curve on this road is quite sharp; be careful when driving.

Tips

usage

弧度 has two related senses: the technical mathematical unit (radian) and the general sense of 'degree of curvature' describing arcs or curved shapes. Context determines which is meant.

Stroke Order

弧 hú

度 dù