(líng) - A deep ravine or gorge & a steep mountain valley.

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líng | 8 strokes | radical: 土

· líng

A deep ravine or gorge;

a steep mountain valley.

A deep ravine or gorgea steep mountain valley.

Usage highlights

Deep ravineMountain gorgeSteep valleyNarrow ravineRocky gorge

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path leads to a deep ravine (坽).
  • They explored the steep gorge (坽) in the mountains.
  • The village is situated near a narrow valley (坽).

Collocations

  • Deep ravine(深坽)
  • Mountain gorge(山坽)
  • Steep valley(陡坽)
  • Narrow ravine(狭坽)
  • Rocky gorge(石坽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 坽 is a rare character used primarily in geographical descriptions.
  • It appears in some classical Chinese texts and place names to describe rugged terrain.

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