岮 (tuó) - A slope or hillside & used in place names, particularly in ancient Chinese

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tuó ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 山

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岮 · tuó

A slope or hillside;

used in place names, particularly in ancient Chinese geography.

A slope or hillsideused in place names, particularly in ancient Chinese

Usage highlights

Mountain slopeSteep slopeGentle hillsideBantuoSloping terrain

Synonyms

  • 坡— slope, incline
  • 坂— slope, hillside

Antonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 顶— top, summit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain slope (岮) was steep.
  • An ancient place name was Bantuo (班岮).
  • The terrain formed a gentle hillside (岮).

Collocations

  • Mountain slope(山岮)
  • Steep slope(陡岮)
  • Gentle hillside(平岮)
  • Bantuo (ancient place name)(班岮)
  • Sloping terrain(坡岮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical and geographical texts, often referring to specific landforms or locations.
  • Its usage is rare in modern Chinese, making it a character of historical and literary interest.

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