(zuò) - Refers to 岝峉 (zuò'è), describing the appearance of

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zuò | 8 strokes | radical: 山

· zuò

Refers to 岝峉 (zuò'è), describing the appearance of towering, jagged mountains.

Refers to 岝峉 (zuò'è), describing the appearance of

Usage highlights

jagged mountainsrugged peakssteep cliffs

Synonyms

  • 崎岖rugged, rough (terrain)
  • 陡峭steep, precipitous

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountains are jagged and steep (岝峉).
  • He painted a landscape of rugged peaks (岝峒).

Collocations

  • jagged mountains(岝峉)
  • rugged peaks(岝峒)
  • steep cliffs(岝岩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to depict mountainous landscapes.
  • Often used in compound words rather than independently in modern usage.

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