崢 (zhēng) - Lofty and steep & towering

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崢 · zhēng

Lofty and steep;

towering;

rugged and precipitous, as of mountains.

Lofty and steeptoweringrugged and precipitous, as of mountains.

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepTowering peaksRemarkable yearsPromising talentRugged mountain rangePrecipitous cliffs

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are rugged and steep (山势峥嵘).
  • A landscape of lofty mountains and precipitous ridges (峥嵘的山岭).
  • A life full of remarkable achievements (岁月峥嵘).
  • His extraordinary talent is beginning to show (头角峥嵘).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(峥嵘)
  • Towering peaks(峥嵘的山峰)
  • Remarkable years(峥嵘岁月)
  • Promising talent(头角峥嵘)
  • Rugged mountain range(峥嵘的群山)
  • Precipitous cliffs(峥嵘的悬崖)

Idioms

  • Years of extraordinary achievements(峥嵘岁月)
  • Promising talent beginning to show(头角峥嵘)
  • Lofty and steep mountain scenery(山势峥嵘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Carries connotations of extraordinary achievement and remarkable character when used metaphorically.
  • Evokes a sense of heroic grandeur and formidable presence in literary contexts.

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