峘 (huán) - A high mountain & a mountain higher than those surrounding it.

峘Tone 2

huán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 山

枫惠

峘 · huán

A high mountain;

a mountain higher than those surrounding it.

A high mountaina mountain higher than those surrounding it.

Usage highlights

High mountainLofty peakMountain rangeMajestic mountainMountain summit

Synonyms

  • 山— mountain
  • 岳— lofty mountain
  • 峰— peak, summit

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 渊— deep pool, abyss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Tai is a famous high mountain (峘) in China.
  • The Himalayas contain many towering peaks (峘).
  • Ancient texts describe mythical mountains (峘) where immortals dwell.

Collocations

  • High mountain(峘山)
  • Lofty peak(峘峰)
  • Mountain range(峘岭)
  • Majestic mountain(巍峘)
  • Mountain summit(峘顶)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(巍然峘立)
  • Peaks piercing the clouds(峘峰插云)
  • As stable as a mountain(稳如峘岳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, high mountains are often associated with stability, longevity, and spiritual significance.
  • Mountains feature prominently in Chinese poetry and painting as symbols of endurance and natural beauty.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing geographical features and mythical landscapes.

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