峌 (dié) - Steep, lofty mountain peak & rugged and towering.

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dié ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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峌 · dié

Steep, lofty mountain peak;

rugged and towering.

Steep, lofty mountain peakrugged and towering.

Usage highlights

Steep peakLofty mountainRugged cliffTowering ridgeMajestic summitRugged and steep

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and towering (峌峌).
  • He climbed the rugged cliff (峌崖).
  • The landscape features many lofty peaks (峌岭).

Collocations

  • Steep peak(峌峰)
  • Lofty mountain(峌山)
  • Rugged cliff(峌崖)
  • Towering ridge(峌岭)
  • Majestic summit(峌顶)
  • Rugged and steep(峌峋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, rugged mountain scenery.
  • Evokes imagery of natural grandeur and imposing landscapes in poetry and descriptive writing.

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