岑 (cén) - A high, steep mountain peak & tall and lofty
岑 · cén
A high, steep mountain peak;
tall and lofty;
a surname.
A high, steep mountain peaktall and loftya surname.
Usage highlights
High mountain peakCen surnameLofty and steepCen ShenCenxi cityQuiet mountain
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The mountain peak is steep and lofty (岑寂的山峰).
- He comes from the Cen family (岑氏家族).
- The scenery of Cenxi is beautiful (岑溪的风景很美).
Collocations
- High mountain peak(岑峰)
- Cen surname(岑姓)
- Lofty and steep(岑崟)
- Cen Shen (岑参) - Tang dynasty poet
- Cenxi city(岑溪市)
- Quiet mountain(岑寂)
Idioms
- Towering peaks and steep cliffs(岑崟险峻)
- Quiet as a mountain(岑寂无声)
- Lofty and majestic(岑巍壮丽)
Cultural background
FAQ- Used in classical Chinese poetry to describe tall, steep mountains, conveying a sense of majesty and solitude.
- An ancient surname with historical figures like Cen Shen, a famous Tang dynasty frontier poet.
- Often used in place names, such as Cenxi in Guangxi, reflecting geographical features.