(áng) - A high, towering mountain & lofty peak

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áng | 7 strokes | radical: 山

· áng

A high, towering mountain;

lofty peak;

used in names of specific mountains.

A high, towering mountainlofty peakused in names of specific mountains.

Usage highlights

Mount AngangAngang peaktowering AngangAngang ridgeAngang rock

Synonyms

  • mountain (general term)
  • peak, summit
  • lofty mountain

Antonyms

  • valley
  • depression, low-lying area

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Angang (岇山) is a place name in China.
  • The towering peak (岇峰) pierces the clouds.
  • Describing a high mountain (岇岇).

Collocations

  • Mount Angang(岇山)
  • Angang peak(岇峰)
  • towering Angang(岇岇)
  • Angang ridge(岇岭)
  • Angang rock(岇石)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily a geographical character used in mountain names and place names.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for mountainous landscapes in literature and naming.

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