峪 (yù) - Valley, mountain pass — refers to a narrow

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yù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 山

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峪 · yù

Valley, mountain pass — refers to a narrow valley between mountains, often with a river or stream running through it.

Valley, mountain pass — refers to a narrow

Usage highlights

Mountain valleyValley mouthGorgeValley villageValley sceneryStone valley

Synonyms

  • 谷— valley, gorge
  • 峡— gorge, canyon
  • 壑— ravine, gully

Antonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 岭— mountain ridge
  • 山— mountain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We hiked through the scenic valley (峪).
  • The mountain pass (山峪) was difficult to cross.
  • There is a small village in the valley (峪里).
  • The river flows through the gorge (峡谷).

Collocations

  • Mountain valley(山峪)
  • Valley mouth(峪口)
  • Gorge(峡谷)
  • Valley village(峪村)
  • Valley scenery(峪景)
  • Stone valley(石峪)

Idioms

  • Deep mountains and secluded valleys(深山幽峪)
  • Between high mountains and deep valleys(高山深峪之间)
  • Entering a mountain valley(入峪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Commonly used in Chinese place names, especially for villages and scenic areas located in mountain valleys.
  • Often appears in geographical names throughout northern China, particularly in mountainous regions.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese appreciation for natural landscapes and mountain scenery.

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