岿 (kuī) - towering & lofty

岿Tone 1

kuī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 山

俊梁

岿 · kuī

towering;

lofty;

majestic;

used to describe something grand and imposing, especially mountains or buildings.

toweringloftymajestic

Usage highlights

majestic and unmovingstanding alone and toweringstanding firmlofty and majesticgrand and imposing

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty; towering
  • 峻— high; steep
  • 崇— high; lofty

Antonyms

  • 卑— low; humble
  • 矮— short; low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stands majestically (岿然不动).
  • The ancient temple remains towering (岿然独存).
  • He stood firm and unyielding (岿然屹立).

Collocations

  • majestic and unmoving(岿然不动)
  • standing alone and towering(岿然独存)
  • standing firm(岿然屹立)
  • lofty and majestic(岿巍)
  • grand and imposing(岿崎)

Idioms

  • Standing firm and unmoving(岿然不动)
  • Standing alone and towering(岿然独存)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic mountains or steadfast individuals.
  • Carries connotations of stability, grandeur, and unyielding spirit.

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