This is the 3486th most frequent Chinese word.
斜
Slanted; tilted; oblique.
The word '斜' means 'slanted' or 'crooked' in this context, describing the manner in which the hat is worn.
他的帽子戴得很斜。
His hat is worn crookedly.
Here, '斜' conveys the meaning of 'sloping' or being at an angle, describing the inclination of the trail.
那条小路从山间斜向而下。
That trail slopes down the mountain.
In this sentence, '斜' refers to light entering at an angle, indicating the oblique path of the sunlight.