岳 (yuè) - tall mountain & wife's parents

岳Tone 4

yuè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 山

喻悦

岳 · yuè

tall mountain;

wife's parents;

surname

tall mountainwife's parentssurname

Usage highlights

Five Great Mountainsfathermothermountain peakYue FeiYue family

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Tai is one of the Five Great Mountains (五岳之一).
  • He visited his in-laws (岳父母) during the holiday.
  • Yue Fei was a famous general from the Song dynasty (岳飞).
  • The mountain peak stands tall (山岳).

Collocations

  • Five Great Mountains(五岳)
  • father-in-law(岳父)
  • mother-in-law(岳母)
  • mountain peak(山岳)
  • Yue Fei(岳飞)
  • Yue family(岳家)

Idioms

  • As firm as a mountain(岳峙渊渟)
  • The Five Great Mountains(五岳归来不看山)
  • Yue Fei's loyalty(精忠报国)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '岳' refers to the wife's parents, showing respect for elders.
  • The character is associated with mountains, symbolizing stability, majesty, and endurance.
  • Yue Fei is a national hero known for his loyalty and military prowess.

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