Definition

Examples

• 这个山坡的坡度很大，爬起来很累。
  Zhège shānpō de pō dù hěn dà, pá qǐlai hěn lèi.
  The slope of this hillside is very steep; it's tiring to climb.
• 这条路的坡度太陡了，开车不安全。
  Zhè tiáo lù de pō dù tài dǒu le, kāi chē bù ānquán.
  The gradient of this road is too steep; it's not safe to drive.
• 工程师计算了屋顶的坡度，确保排水顺畅。
  Gōngchéngshī jìsuàn le wūdǐng de pō dù, quèbǎo páishuǐ shùnchàng.
  The engineer calculated the slope of the roof to ensure smooth drainage.