崛 (jué) - Rise abruptly & tower

崛Tone 2

jué ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

崛 · jué

Rise abruptly;

tower;

emerge prominently — describes mountains or things rising steeply;

also used metaphorically for sudden emergence or prominence.

Rise abruptlytoweremerge prominently — describes mountains or things rising

Usage highlights

Rise upTowering mountainSuddenly emergeRise to prominenceMountainous terrainNew rising force

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain rises steeply (山势崛起).
  • A new force is emerging (新生力量在崛起).
  • The city's skyline towers impressively (城市天际线崛起).
  • Rise up against oppression (崛起反抗).

Collocations

  • Rise up(崛起)
  • Towering mountain(崛立的山峰)
  • Suddenly emerge(突然崛起)
  • Rise to prominence(崛起成名)
  • Mountainous terrain(崛崎的地形)
  • New rising force(新崛起的力量)

Idioms

  • Rise abruptly like a mountain peak(崛地而起)
  • Towering and majestic(崛立雄伟)
  • Rise up from obscurity(崛起于微末)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the steep rising of mountains in classical Chinese literature.
  • Now commonly used metaphorically for individuals, organizations, or nations rising to prominence.
  • Carries connotations of strength, determination, and overcoming challenges.

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