峋 (xún) - jagged, rugged, uneven — describing the appearance of & used primarily in the compound 嶙峋.

峋Tone 2

xún ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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峋 · xún

jagged, rugged, uneven — describing the appearance of mountains or rocks;

used primarily in the compound 嶙峋.

jagged, rugged, uneven — describing the appearance ofused primarily in the compound 嶙峋.

Usage highlights

jagged and steeprugged rocksbony and thinmountain peaksrocky and uneven

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are jagged and steep (山势嶙峋).
  • The rocks appear rugged and uneven (怪石嶙峋).
  • He has bony, prominent joints (瘦骨嶙峋).

Collocations

  • jagged and steep(嶙峋)
  • rugged rocks(怪石嶙峋)
  • bony and thin(瘦骨嶙峋)
  • mountain peaks(山峰嶙峋)
  • rocky and uneven(岩石嶙峋)

Idioms

  • Jagged and steep(嶙峋)
  • Bony and thin(瘦骨嶙峋)
  • Rugged rocks(怪石嶙峋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in Chinese landscape painting and poetry to describe rugged, dramatic mountain scenery.
  • Carries connotations of strength, resilience, and natural beauty in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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