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No. 5,708 in Chinese

参差

Uneven; irregular; disparate.

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  • 山上的树木参差不齐,有的高,有的低。

    The trees on the mountain are uneven, some are tall, some are short.

    In this sentence, '参差' describes the uneven or irregular arrangement of the trees.

  • 灯光映照下,湖面参差的光影仿佛在舞动。

    Under the illumination of light, the uneven reflections on the lake surface appear to dance.

    Here, '参差' illustrates the irregular patterns of light reflections on the water surface.

  • 城市的建筑风格参差,展现了不同的时代特色。

    The architectural styles of the city are varied, displaying characteristics of different eras.

    In this context, '参差' refers to the diversity and irregularity in architectural styles.

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