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Describing "uneven" with 参差 (cēncī)
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参差 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
参差 (cēncī) means "uneven" or "irregular," describing things that are not uniform in length, height, or quality. It is a literary term often used to describe physical appearances like teeth, vegetation, or rows of buildings.
Examples
远处的建筑参差不齐，高低各异。
Yuǎnchù de jiànzhù cēncī bù qí, gāodī gè yì.
The buildings in the distance are uneven, varying in height.
她笑起来露出一排参差的牙齿。
Tā xiào qǐlái lòu chū yī pái cēncī de yáchǐ.
When she smiled, she revealed a row of uneven teeth.
河边的芦苇参差错落，随风摇摆。
Hé biān de lúwěi cēncī cuòluò, suí fēng yáobǎi.
The reeds along the riverbank stood at varying heights, swaying in the wind.