椭 tuǒ oval-shaped
oval-shaped; elliptical
How to remember 椭: 木 tree + 阝 mound + 有 have = oval-shaped. Under the tree on the grassy mound, the kids have a new rugby ball that bounces wildly because it is oval-shaped.
Component breakdown
椭 = 木 tree + 陏
- 木 tree
- 陏
- 阝 mound
- 有 have
- 𠂇 left hand
- ⺝ moon
Under the tree on the grassy mound, the kids have a new rugby ball that bounces wildly because it is oval-shaped.
How it is used
- Occurs in 椭圆 (tuǒyuán): an ellipse / oval - 椭圆形 (tuǒyuánxíng) oval-shaped, a geometry and everyday shape word. Also 椭圆机 (tuǒyuánjī) an elliptical exercise machine.