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How do you say "hexagon" in Chinese?
六边形
liù biān xíng
In Chinese, "hexagon" is 六边形 (liù biān xíng).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin "liù biān xíng" takes fourth tone, then first tone, then second tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Writing and usage
六边形 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
蜂窝由六边形组成。
fēng wō yóu liù biān xíng zǔ chéng 。
A honeycomb is made of hexagons.
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How to remember 六边形
Let a vivid snapshot of when a honeycomb is made of hexagons be your mental shortcut for "liù biān xíng".
Related words
- circle 圆圈
- triangle 三角形
- rectangle 矩形
- diamond 钻石
- oval 椭圆形
- pentagon 五角大楼
- cube 立方体
- sphere 球面
- cylinder 圆柱体
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Questions about 六边形
How do you pronounce 六边形?
The pinyin "liù biān xíng" takes fourth tone, then first tone, then second tone, meaning snapping downward fast, like giving a short order; then the next syllable is held flat and steady, almost like humming one note.
Is 六边形 formal or casual?
六边形 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 六边形 used in Chinese?
六边形 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 蜂窝由六边形组成。 (A honeycomb is made of hexagons.).
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