埈 (jùn) - Steep, precipitous & high and dangerous

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jùn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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埈 · jùn

Steep, precipitous;

high and dangerous;

also used in personal names.

Steep, precipitoushigh and dangerousalso used in personal names.

Usage highlights

Steep and dangerousHigh and steepPrecipitous cliffDangerous peakSteep slopeRugged terrain

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high, severe
  • 险— dangerous, precipitous
  • 陡— steep, sudden

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level, calm
  • 坦— smooth, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path is steep and dangerous (山埈).
  • He has a name containing the character 埈 (名字中有埈).
  • The cliff appears very precipitous (埈峭).

Collocations

  • Steep and dangerous(埈险)
  • High and steep(高埈)
  • Precipitous cliff(埈崖)
  • Dangerous peak(埈峰)
  • Steep slope(埈坡)
  • Rugged terrain(埈峻)

Idioms

  • Steep mountains and dangerous rivers(崇山埈岭)
  • Towering and precipitous(巍峨埈峭)
  • Dangerously steep(险埈异常)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in personal names to convey strength, stability, and lofty character.
  • The character combines the earth radical (土) with 夋, suggesting earth-related steepness or height.
  • In naming, it may imply a person who is firm, reliable, and stands tall against challenges.

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