崒 (zú) - Lofty & steep

崒Tone 2

zú ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

志

崒 · zú

Lofty;

steep;

towering;

precipitous;

also used to describe something dangerous or perilous.

Loftysteeptowering

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepPrecipitous cliffsDangerously ruggedTowering peakSteep and dangerousLofty mountain

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 峭— precipitous, steep
  • 巍— towering, lofty

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and towering (崒兀).
  • The cliffs are precipitous (崒嵂).
  • The terrain is dangerously rugged (崒险).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(崒兀)
  • Precipitous cliffs(崒嵂)
  • Dangerously rugged(崒险)
  • Towering peak(崒峰)
  • Steep and dangerous(崒危)
  • Lofty mountain(崒山)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(崒然独立)
  • Precipitous and dangerous(崒嵂险峻)
  • Lofty and unapproachable(崒立云霄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Evokes a sense of awe and danger, reflecting traditional Chinese appreciation for nature's grandeur and power.
  • The character's structure with the mountain radical (山) directly relates to its meaning of steep mountains.

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