Definitions
(noun)
corner; angle
(noun)
horn
(noun)
0.1 yuan; dime
(noun)
role (in theater)
(verb)
compete
Etymology
Pictograph of a horn.
About
The character 角 (jiǎo, jué) is a pictogram depicting an animal horn, with inner strokes representing its natural texture. Its primary meaning refers to the horns of animals like cattle or sheep. From this physical shape, the meaning extended to angles, corners, or sharp points in geometry and space. Additionally, because horns were historically used to make drinking vessels and musical instruments, the character also denotes these items. A separate phonetic reading connects it to theatrical roles or competition.
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小猫躲在角落里。
从不同角度看问题。
他在电影中扮演重要角色。
这个图形是一个三角形。
书桌的角落是直角。
裁判判罚了一个角球。
两国在政治上持续角力。
古城堡的角楼保存完好。