峰 (fēng) - Peak, summit, mountain top & highest point

峰Tone 1

fēng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

峰 · fēng

Peak, summit, mountain top;

highest point;

pinnacle.

Peak, summit, mountain tophighest pointpinnacle.

Usage highlights

Mountain peakSummit meetingPeak valueCareer peakClimb a peakPeak season

Synonyms

  • 巅— summit, peak
  • 顶— top, summit
  • 山— mountain

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We reached the mountain peak (山峰).
  • He is at the peak of his career (事业高峰).
  • The signal strength is at its maximum (峰值).
  • This is the summit of scientific achievement (科学高峰).

Collocations

  • Mountain peak(山峰)
  • Summit meeting(峰会)
  • Peak value(峰值)
  • Career peak(事业高峰)
  • Climb a peak(登峰)
  • Peak season(高峰季节)

Idioms

  • Reach the peak of perfection(登峰造极)
  • Towering peak and steep ridge(峰峦叠嶂)
  • Winding paths lead to secluded spots(曲径通幽处，禅房花木深 - often associated with mountain scenery)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, peaks symbolize achievement, ambition, and overcoming challenges.
  • Mountains and peaks hold spiritual significance in Daoism and Buddhism as places of cultivation.
  • The character often appears in names to convey aspirations for reaching great heights.

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