No. 5,708 in Chinese
参差
Uneven; irregular; disparate.
In a sentence
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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