峻 (jùn) - Steep, high, lofty & stern, severe

峻Tone 4

jùn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 山

俊梁

峻 · jùn

Steep, high, lofty;

stern, severe;

used to describe mountains or a person's character.

Steep, high, loftystern, severeused to describe mountains or a person's character.

Usage highlights

Steep and loftyStern and severeHigh mountainLofty virtuePrecipitous peakSevere test

Synonyms

  • 陡— steep, precipitous
  • 峭— high and steep, severe
  • 严— strict, severe

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level, gentle
  • 缓— gentle, slow, mild
  • 柔— soft, gentle, yielding

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path is steep and dangerous (峻峭的山路).
  • He has a stern expression (严峻的表情).
  • The terrain is high and precipitous (地势高峻).
  • She faced a severe challenge (严峻的挑战).

Collocations

  • Steep and lofty(峻峭)
  • Stern and severe(严峻)
  • High mountain(峻岭)
  • Lofty virtue(峻德)
  • Precipitous peak(峻峰)
  • Severe test(峻考)

Idioms

  • High mountains and lofty peaks(崇山峻岭)
  • Severe laws and harsh punishments(严刑峻法)
  • Lofty virtue and profound learning(德峻学深)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe imposing natural landscapes.
  • Can convey positive qualities like strength, determination, and moral uprightness in names.
  • Associated with the aesthetic of mountain grandeur in Chinese art and poetry.

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