峞 (wéi) - High and steep mountain & towering

峞Tone 2

wéi ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

峞 · wéi

High and steep mountain;

towering;

precipitous.

High and steep mountaintoweringprecipitous.

Usage highlights

High and steep mountainTowering peakPrecipitous cliffRugged terrainLofty and steepMountainous and precipitous

Synonyms

  • 峻— high and steep
  • 巍— towering; lofty
  • 峭— precipitous; steep

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is towering and steep (峞峞的山峰).
  • He climbed the precipitous cliff (陡峞的悬崖).
  • The terrain here is rugged and mountainous (地势峞峻).

Collocations

  • High and steep mountain(峞山)
  • Towering peak(峞峰)
  • Precipitous cliff(峞崖)
  • Rugged terrain(峞峻)
  • Lofty and steep(峞峞)
  • Mountainous and precipitous(山峞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 峞 describes mountains that are high, steep, and imposing, conveying a sense of majesty and inaccessibility.
  • In classical Chinese literature, such characters are often used to depict formidable natural landscapes.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and place names.

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