(jiè) - A mountain valley or ravine & a place name, particularly in Jiangsu and Zhejiang

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jiè | 7 strokes | radical: 山

· jiè

A mountain valley or ravine;

a place name, particularly in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces of China.

A mountain valley or ravinea place name, particularly in Jiangsu and Zhejiang

Usage highlights

Mountain valleyLongjiValley teaDeep ravineStone valleyBamboo valley

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • peak/summit
  • mountain top

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path winds through a mountain valley (岕).
  • We visited a village named Longji (龙岕).
  • Tea from this mountain valley (岕茶) is famous.

Collocations

  • Mountain valley(山岕)
  • Longji (place name)(龙岕)
  • Valley tea(岕茶)
  • Deep ravine(深岕)
  • Stone valley(石岕)
  • Bamboo valley(竹岕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical names, especially in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions.
  • Associated with specific local products, such as '岕茶' (Jie tea), a type of tea from these mountain valleys.

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