峨 (é) - lofty, towering, high mountain

峨Tone 2

é ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

峨 · é

lofty, towering, high mountain

lofty, towering, high mountain

Usage highlights

Mount Emeitowering peakslofty mountainsEmei martial artsEmei schoolhigh and steep

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— high, steep
  • 高— high, tall

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Emei is a famous Buddhist mountain (峨眉山).
  • The towering peaks are majestic (巍峨的山峰).
  • She visited the Emei Shan scenic area (峨眉山景区).
  • The lofty mountains inspire awe (高峨的山脉).

Collocations

  • Mount Emei(峨眉山)
  • towering peaks(巍峨)
  • lofty mountains(峨峨)
  • Emei martial arts(峨眉武术)
  • Emei school(峨眉派)
  • high and steep(峨峻)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(巍峨壮观)
  • Lofty and steep(峨峨峻峻)
  • As high as Mount Emei(峨眉之高)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 峨眉山 (Mount Emei) is one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains in China, renowned for its natural beauty and religious significance.
  • In Chinese culture, 峨 often conveys a sense of majesty, grandeur, and spiritual elevation.
  • The character appears in classical poetry to describe magnificent mountain scenery.

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