岉 (wù) - Lofty, towering (of mountains) & describes high, steep mountain peaks.

岉Tone 4

wù ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 山

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岉 · wù

Lofty, towering (of mountains);

describes high, steep mountain peaks.

Lofty, towering (of mountains)describes high, steep mountain peaks.

Usage highlights

Lofty mountainsTowering peaksSteep cliffsMajestic mountain range

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— high, steep
  • 峭— precipitous

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are lofty and steep (山势岉岉).
  • We gazed at the towering cliffs (我们望着岉峭的悬崖).

Collocations

  • Lofty mountains(岉岉)
  • Towering peaks(岉峰)
  • Steep cliffs(岉峭)
  • Majestic mountain range(岉岭)

Cultural background

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  • Used in classical Chinese literature to depict majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Reflects the traditional aesthetic appreciation of grand natural landscapes in Chinese culture.

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