垂直 meaning and pronunciation

垂直
Simplified/traditional word

垂直 English definition

chuí zhí
  • perpendicular
  • vertical

HSK level

Characters

  • 垂 (chuí): to hang (down); droop; dangle; bend down; hand down; bequeath; nearly; almost; to approach;
  • 直 (zhí): straight; to straighten; fair and reasonable; frank; straightforward; (indicates continuing motion or action); vertical; vertical downward stroke in Chinese characters;