堐 (yá) - Cliff, riverbank — refers to a steep bank

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堐 · yá

Cliff, riverbank — refers to a steep bank or cliff, often by a river or water body.

Cliff, riverbank — refers to a steep bank

Usage highlights

Cliff bankRiver cliffCliff edgeSteep cliffCliff topCliff base

Synonyms

  • 崖— cliff, precipice
  • 岸— bank, shore

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, ravine
  • 洼— depression, low-lying area

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat approached the cliff (堐岸).
  • Ancient inscriptions were found on the riverbank (河堐).
  • The path follows the cliff edge (堐边).

Collocations

  • Cliff bank(堐岸)
  • River cliff(河堐)
  • Cliff edge(堐边)
  • Steep cliff(陡堐)
  • Cliff top(堐顶)
  • Cliff base(堐底)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in geographical descriptions of steep riverbanks and cliffs.
  • Appears in some place names, particularly in northern China regions.

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