Writing
曲线 (qū xiàn) — how to say "curve" in Chinese
曲线
Curve
noun
Character composition
曲
curved
线
line
Radicals / Keys
曰
Say
#73 · yuē · 4 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
画曲线
huà qūxiàn
to draw a curve
上升曲线
shàngshēng qūxiàn
rising curve
Examples
数学课上我们画了一条曲线。
In math class, we drew a curve.
这条曲线很美。
This curve is very beautiful.
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Frequently asked questions
Curve meaning in Chinese
"curve" in Chinese is 曲线 (qū xiàn).
What does 曲线 mean in English?
曲线 (qū xiàn) means "Curve".
How is 曲线 pronounced?
It is pronounced qū xiàn (written as qu xian, quxian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "curve" in Chinese characters?
It is written 曲线: 曲 has 6 strokes, 线 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 曲线?
曲线 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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