岤 (xué) - Cave, cavern & refers to a hole or cavity in a

岤Tone 2

xué ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical:

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岤 · xué

Cave, cavern;

refers to a hole or cavity in a mountain.

Cave, cavernrefers to a hole or cavity in a

Usage highlights

Mountain caveLimestone caveCave dwellingCave entranceDeep caveKarst cave

Synonyms

  • 洞— cave, hole
  • 穴— cave, den, acupoint
  • 窟— grotto, cave

Antonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 丘— hill, mound

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain has many caves (山岤).
  • They explored the limestone cavern (石灰岩岤).
  • Ancient people lived in mountain caves (山岤).

Collocations

  • Mountain cave(山岤)
  • Limestone cave(石灰岤)
  • Cave dwelling(岤居)
  • Cave entrance(岤口)
  • Deep cave(深岤)
  • Karst cave(喀斯特岤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 岤 is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts describing geological features.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, caves (洞) often carry spiritual significance as dwellings for immortals or sites for meditation, though 岤 specifically emphasizes the physical geological formation.

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