Definitions
to stick out; protruding; convex; male (connector etc); Taiwan pr. [tú]
Etymology
Pictograph of a bump sticking out. Opposite of 凹.
About
The character "凸" is a pictograph whose structure directly imitates the form of a convex or protruding object, with its etymology rooted in this visual representation of something bulging outward. Its meaning has consistently centered on the idea of protrusion or raised surfaces throughout its historical usage, and it is often paired with its opposite "凹" to describe complementary physical shapes. While the character's graphical depiction has seen minor stylistic variations over time, its core design has remained essentially unchanged due to its iconic nature, and it does not have a distinct traditional form that was later simplified, as it has always been a basic character derived from pictorial imitation.
Example Sentences Hide
这个按钮是凸的。
墙上凸出一块砖头。
凹凸不平的路面很难走。
小心别撞到凸起的部分。
这个凸透镜能聚焦光线。
地图上凸起表示山脉。
凸现的问题需要尽快解决。
由于压力，金属板中间凸起了。