峉 (è) - Lofty, towering mountain & describing the appearance of high, steep mountains.

峉Tone 4

è ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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峉 · è

Lofty, towering mountain;

describing the appearance of high, steep mountains.

Lofty, towering mountaindescribing the appearance of high, steep mountains.

Usage highlights

Lofty mountainTowering peakSteep mountain ridgeMajestic mountain appearanceRugged mountain terrain

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— high, steep
  • 嶙— jagged, rugged

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain appears lofty and majestic (峉峉).
  • He stood before the towering peak (峉峰).
  • The landscape features steep, rugged mountains (峉峉群山).

Collocations

  • Lofty mountain(峉峉)
  • Towering peak(峉峰)
  • Steep mountain ridge(峉岭)
  • Majestic mountain appearance(山峉)
  • Rugged mountain terrain(峉峻)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic mountains(峉峉群山)
  • Steep and precipitous peaks(峉峰峻岭)

Cultural background

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  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the imposing appearance of mountains.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for majestic natural landscapes.
  • Appears in poetic descriptions of mountainous regions.

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