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凸 Stroke Order — How to Write 凸

Stroke Order

凸 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 凵, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

凸 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 凸:一

凸 is an ideographic compound. A rectangle with a bulge.

Radical: 凵 + 3 more strokes

凸 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • tū

Meanings of 凸 in Chinese

1

tū凸

Protruding; convex (opposite of concave).
这个物体表面有一个小小的凸出。
There is a small protrusion on the surface of this object.

Common Words and Phrases with 凸

1
tū凸bǎn版
A relief printing plate, where the printing areas are raised above the non-printing areas.
这种古老的印刷技术使用凸版来将油墨转移到纸上,创造出独特的纹理效果
This ancient printing technique uses relief plates to transfer ink onto paper, creating unique textural effects.
2
tū凸bǎn版yìn印shuā刷
Relief printing, a method where the image is printed from an inked raised surface directly onto paper.
由于凸版印刷具有独特的触感和视觉效果,许多设计师仍然选择它来制作高档名片或请柬。
Due to the unique tactile and visual effects of letterpress printing, many designers still choose it for producing high-end business cards or invitations.
3
tū凸biān边
A raised or protruding outer edge, similar to the rim of a plate.
这块木板的凸边打磨得很光滑,不会刮伤手。
The convex edge of this wooden board is polished very smoothly, so it won't scratch hands.
4
tū凸ěr耳
A projection or protrusion, typically called a lug.
这块金属板上预留了几个凸耳,方便后续安装其他部件。
Several lugs are reserved on this metal plate to facilitate the subsequent installation of other components.
5
tū凸lún轮
A mechanical rotating or sliding part that transmits motion to or receives force from a follower (such as a roller or pin).
发动机中的凸轮轴通过凸轮控制气门的开启与关闭。
The camshaft in an engine controls the opening and closing of valves through cams.
6
tū凸miàn面jìng镜
A spherical mirror with a reflective surface that curves outwards, producing an upright, diminished, and virtual image.
为了扩大驾驶员的视野,汽车的后视镜通常使用凸面镜。
To expand the driver's field of vision, car rearview mirrors typically use convex mirrors.
7
tū凸yuán缘
A flange is a rim or an external or internal rib, or a collar, used for strengthening an object, or for attaching it to another object, or for forming a seal.
工人将管道的凸缘对齐,准备进行焊接。
The workers aligned the flanges of the pipe, preparing for welding.

More words with 凸

  • āo凹tū凸Bumpy, Uneven
  • tū凸chū出protrude, project
  • tū凸qǐ起bulge, protrusion
  • tū凸xiǎn显highlight, emphasize
  • tū凸lún轮zhóu轴camshaft

Idioms with 凸

  • tū凸āo凹bù不píng平uneven, with bumps and hollows
  • āo凹tū凸bù不píng平uneven, bumpy, rugged
  • tǐng挺xiōng胸tū凸dù肚chest out, belly prominent

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Questions about 凸

What does 凸 mean in Chinese?

凸 (tū) means “Protruding” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 凸?

凸 is pronounced tū in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 凸 have?

凸 has 5 strokes.

How do you write 凸?

凸 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 凵. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 凸?

The radical of 凸 is 凵, and 凸 is an ideographic compound.

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