Definition
切面 is a compound noun with two unrelated sets of meanings. In general usage it refers to a cut surface or cross-section of an object. In mathematics it specifically means 'tangent plane' (a plane that touches a curved surface at a point). In food contexts it refers to machine-made noodles (as opposed to hand-pulled noodles). The context determines which sense applies.
n.
cut surfacesection(mathematics) tangent planemachine-made noodles
Examples
- 切面。Zhège shuǐguǒ de qiē miàn hěn guānghuá.The cut surface of this fruit is very smooth.
- ，切面。Zài jǐhéxué zhōng, qiē miàn shì yǔ qūmiàn xiāng qiè de píngmiàn.In geometry, a tangent plane is a plane that touches a curved surface.
- 切面，。Wǒ mǎi le yì bāo qiē miàn, zhǔnbèi zuò tāngmiàn.I bought a pack of machine-made noodles, planning to make soup noodles.
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