hypotenuse in Chinese
hypotenuse in Chinese is 弦, 斜边, 斜邊 — hypotenuse means the longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
hypotenuse in Chinese
弦
Pronounced: xián
(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
斜边
Pronounced: xié biān
(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
斜邊
Pronounced: xié biān
(geometry) The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
What does "hypotenuse" mean?
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noun The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
"The Pythagorean theorem lets you calculate the hypotenuse from the other two sides."
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hypotenuse in a sentence
- The Pythagorean theorem lets you calculate the hypotenuse from the other two sides.
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What is "hypotenuse" in Chinese?
"hypotenuse" in Chinese is 弦, 斜边, 斜邊. hypotenuse means: The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle.
How do you pronounce 弦?
"hypotenuse" in Chinese is 弦, pronounced "xián".
How do you use "hypotenuse" in a sentence?
Example: "The Pythagorean theorem lets you calculate the hypotenuse from the other two sides." In Chinese, "hypotenuse" is 弦, 斜边, 斜邊.
Are there other ways to say "hypotenuse" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "hypotenuse": 弦, 斜边, 斜邊.
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