崟 (yín) - High & towering

崟Tone 2

yín ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

崟 · yín

High;

towering;

steep (of mountains);

rugged;

lofty.

Hightoweringsteep (of mountains)

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepRugged cliffHigh and unevenSteep mountainTowering peakRugged and lofty

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 巍— towering, lofty
  • 嶙— jagged, rugged

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is lofty and steep (崟崟).
  • They climbed the rugged cliff (崟岩).
  • The terrain is high and uneven (崟崎).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(崟崟)
  • Rugged cliff(崟岩)
  • High and uneven(崟崎)
  • Steep mountain(崟岑)
  • Towering peak(崟嶔)
  • Rugged and lofty(崟嵚)

Idioms

  • Lofty and steep mountains(崟崟之山)
  • Rugged and uneven terrain(崟崎磊落)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in place names and geographical descriptions for mountainous regions.
  • Carries connotations of nobility, steadfastness, and natural grandeur in literary contexts.

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