陡

dǒu

HSK 7

陡 — dǒu

1. steep; precipitous

   这条山路很陡，要小心开车。 zhètiáo shānlù hěn dǒu yào xiǎoxīn kāichē — This mountain road is very steep; drive carefully.

2. abruptly; suddenly; precipitously (change, drop, increase)

   气温陡降，大家都穿上了外套。 qìwēn dǒu jiàng dàjiā dōu chuān shàng le wàitào — The temperature fell sharply; everyone put on coats.