崨 (jié) - jie — describes a towering, lofty, or steep & refers to a high mountain ridge or summit.

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崨 · jié

jie — describes a towering, lofty, or steep mountain peak;

refers to a high mountain ridge or summit.

jie — describes a towering, lofty, or steeprefers to a high mountain ridge or summit.

Usage highlights

towering peaklofty mountainsteep summitrugged ridgemajestic peaktowering and steep

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 嶂— steep peak, barrier-like mountain
  • 峦— mountain range, peak

Antonyms

  • 洼— low-lying, depression
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and towering (峰峦崨嶂).
  • We climbed the lofty peak (崨峰).
  • The mountain ridge is rugged and high (山势崨峋).
  • He stood atop the towering summit (崨立山巅).

Collocations

  • towering peak(崨峰)
  • lofty mountain(崨山)
  • steep summit(崨顶)
  • rugged ridge(崨岭)
  • majestic peak(崨峦)
  • towering and steep(崨嶂)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and steep ridges(崨峰嶂岭)
  • Lofty and majestic mountains(崨峦雄伟)
  • Rugged and precipitous peaks(崨峋险峻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in place names and geographical descriptions of mountainous regions.
  • Carries connotations of grandeur, stability, and natural majesty in Chinese landscape appreciation.

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