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Definition
Ellipse; oval-shaped.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as part of the compound 橢圓形 to describe shapes. It rarely appears as a standalone adjective in daily speech, as native speakers prefer using the full shape name or simply describing the object as looking like an egg.
Examples
This plate is oval-shaped.
Draw an oval for me to see.
Related words
Common phrases
oval shape
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 圓, which means round or circular. Remember that 橢 specifically denotes the elongated, oval geometry, whereas 圓 refers to a perfect circle.
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