屹 (yì) - Towering & majestic

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yì ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 山

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屹 · yì

Towering;

majestic;

firm and unyielding;

describes mountains standing tall and steadfast.

Toweringmajesticfirm and unyielding

Usage highlights

Stand tallFirm and unyieldingTowering peakStand firmMajestic mountainSteadfast resolve

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty; towering
  • 峙— stand erect; tower
  • 耸— tower; lofty

Antonyms

  • 塌— collapse; fall down
  • 倒— fall; topple

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stands tall and majestic (屹立).
  • He remained steadfast in the face of adversity (屹然不动).
  • The towering peak (屹屹) is awe-inspiring.

Collocations

  • Stand tall(屹立)
  • Firm and unyielding(屹然)
  • Towering peak(屹屹)
  • Stand firm(屹立不倒)
  • Majestic mountain(屹山)
  • Steadfast resolve(屹志)

Idioms

  • Stand firm as a rock(巍然屹立)
  • Stand tall and unyielding(屹立不动)
  • Towering and majestic(屹屹巍巍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe mountains or figures of great moral stature and unyielding character.
  • In naming, conveys strength, stability, and noble character, suitable for expressing firmness and grandeur.

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