岫 (xiù) - Mountain cave, cavern, grotto & mountain peak

岫Tone 4

xiù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 山

信嫣

岫 · xiù

Mountain cave, cavern, grotto;

mountain peak;

refers to mountains and valleys.

Mountain cave, cavern, grottomountain peakrefers to mountains and valleys.

Usage highlights

Mountain caveCloud emerging from mountainMountain mistSecluded mountain dwellingDeep mountain valleyMountain scenery

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • White clouds emerge from the mountain cave (云岫).
  • The mountain peak is shrouded in mist (岫雾).
  • He lives in seclusion in the mountains (岫居).
  • The mountain valley is deep and serene (幽岫).

Collocations

  • Mountain cave(山岫)
  • Cloud emerging from mountain(云岫)
  • Mountain mist(岫雾)
  • Secluded mountain dwelling(岫居)
  • Deep mountain valley(幽岫)
  • Mountain scenery(岫景)

Idioms

  • Clouds emerge from mountain peaks(云岫出山)
  • White clouds and blue peaks(白云青岫)
  • Mists and clouds from mountain caves(烟岚云岫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese poetry and landscape painting, 岫 often depicts mist-shrouded mountain peaks and caves, conveying a sense of natural beauty and seclusion.
  • The character embodies the traditional Chinese aesthetic of harmony between humans and nature, often associated with reclusion and spiritual cultivation.
  • Frequently appears in place names and scenic spot names throughout China.

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