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角 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
angle; corner; horn
role (theater); to compete; ancient three legged wine vessel
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angle
corner
tip of the iceberg
lit. as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns
edge and corner
triangle
angle from which one observes an object
significant role
role
leading role
to tussle
supporting role
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Source: Tatoeba #353519 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe played a minor part in the play.
Source: Tatoeba #339872 · CC BY 2.0 FRWho is the man sitting in the corner?
Source: Tatoeba #415702 · CC BY 2.0 FRThe novel ends with the heroine's death.
Source: Tatoeba #813482 · CC BY 2.0 FRA triangle has 3 corners, and a hexagon has 6 corners.
Source: Tatoeba #2038483 · CC BY 2.0 FRWhat's your favorite anime character?
Source: Tatoeba #10538269 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.