峥 (zhēng) - Lofty and steep — describes towering, precipitous mountains & conveys a sense of majesty and grandeur.

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zhēng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 山

丈志

峥 · zhēng

Lofty and steep — describes towering, precipitous mountains;

conveys a sense of majesty and grandeur.

Lofty and steep — describes towering, precipitous mountainsconveys a sense of majesty and grandeur.

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepOutstanding talentExtraordinary yearsTowering peaksMajestic appearancePrecipitous cliffs

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 嶙— jagged, rugged

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are lofty and steep (山势峥嵘).
  • His achievements are outstanding (头角峥嵘).
  • The architecture appears towering and majestic (建筑峥嵘).
  • The years have passed with extraordinary events (岁月峥嵘).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(峥嵘)
  • Outstanding talent(头角峥嵘)
  • Extraordinary years(峥嵘岁月)
  • Towering peaks(峰峦峥嵘)
  • Majestic appearance(气象峥嵘)
  • Precipitous cliffs(峭壁峥嵘)

Idioms

  • Years of struggle and glory(峥嵘岁月)
  • Outstanding talent showing promise(头角峥嵘)
  • Lofty and steep mountain scenery(山势峥嵘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Carries connotations of extraordinary achievement and outstanding talent in literary contexts.
  • Frequently appears in descriptions of heroic struggles and glorious periods in history.

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