屴 (lì) - Lofty, towering & majestic mountain peak

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lì ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 山

俊梁

屴 · lì

Lofty, towering;

majestic mountain peak;

steadfast, resolute.

Lofty, toweringmajestic mountain peaksteadfast, resolute.

Usage highlights

Lofty mountainMajestic peakSteadfast characterTowering appearance

Synonyms

  • 高— high, tall
  • 峻— steep, lofty
  • 巍— towering, majestic

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stands lofty and majestic (屴屴).
  • He has a steadfast character (屴然 character).
  • The peaks rise steeply (屴崱 peaks).

Collocations

  • Lofty mountain(屴崱)
  • Majestic peak(屴峰)
  • Steadfast character(屴然 character)
  • Towering appearance(屴屴 appearance)

Idioms

  • Lofty and majestic peaks(屴崱山峰)
  • Steadfast and unmoving(屴然不动)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the towering appearance of mountains, later extended to describe a person's steadfast and resolute character.
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to depict majestic natural landscapes and noble personal qualities.

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