Common Meanings
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jiǎo角
The hard, bony projection on the head of some animals, such as cattle, sheep, or deer; a horn or antler.
这头牛有一对强壮的牛角。
This cow has a pair of strong horns.
Something shaped like a horn or a corner, often referring to a plant or fruit, such as a water caltrop or soap pod.
夏天，池塘里的菱角成熟了，可以采摘食用了
In summer, the water caltrops in the pond are ripe and can be picked and eaten.
A pointed piece of land that projects into the sea (often used in place names), such as a cape or a promontory.
这个海角风景优美，是观赏日出的好地方。
This cape has beautiful scenery and is a great place to watch the sunrise.
In geometry, refers to the plane part formed by two straight lines drawn from a point; an angle or corner.
这个角的角度是多少？
What is the angle of this corner?
Corner; angle (as in a corner of a room or object).
我喜欢坐在房间的角落里看书。
I like to sit in the corner of the room and read.
The frontal bone, often referring to the area of the forehead near the temples (colloquially 'é jiǎo').
他的额角被受了伤。
He injured his forehead.
An ancient hairstyle for unmarried boys, where hair is gathered into two tufts on either side of the head, also known as 'zǒng jiǎo'.
古代男孩常梳总角。
Ancient boys often wore the zǒng jiǎo hairstyle.
An ancient wind instrument, like a horn or bugle, used in the military.
号角声声催人奋进。
The sound of the bugle urges people forward.
An ancient unit of measurement for wine, often referring to a vessel for serving it.
店家，先给我来两角烧酒！
Shopkeeper, first bring me two 'jiao' of sorghum liquor!
A unit of Chinese currency, equal to one-tenth of a yuan; also known as 'jiao'.
这本书三十五块六角。
This book costs thirty-five yuan and six jiao.
A star name, specifically one of the twenty-eight mansions in traditional Chinese astronomy.
古代天文学家对角宿进行了详细的观测。
Ancient astronomers conducted detailed observations of the Horn Mansion (a traditional Chinese constellation).
Measure word. A unit of money, equal to one-tenth of a yuan (jiao, dime).
这支铅笔一角钱。
This pencil costs one jiao.
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jué角
An ancient bronze wine vessel, similar to a jue, used for warming and holding wine.
博物馆里陈列着许多精美的青铜角。
Many exquisite bronze jue-vessels are exhibited in the museum.
Actor, or the part an actor plays in a drama; a role.
她在这部电影中扮演了一个勇敢的女主角。
She played a brave leading role in this movie.
to contend; to compete; to wrestle (as in a contest)
运动员们在赛场上激烈角逐，争取最好的成绩。
The athletes competed fiercely on the field, striving for the best results.
One of the five ancient Chinese musical notes (gōng, shāng, jué, zhǐ, yǔ), equivalent to '3' (mi) in solfège.
宫商角徵羽是古代的五音。
Gong, Shang, Jue, Zhi, and Yu are the five ancient musical notes.