崪 (zú) - High and steep mountain peak & towering

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崪 · zú

High and steep mountain peak;

towering;

lofty.

High and steep mountain peaktoweringlofty.

Usage highlights

Lofty peakTowering and steepRugged and toweringHigh mountainPrecipitous cliffMajestic mountain

Synonyms

  • 峻— high and steep
  • 巍— towering, lofty
  • 峨— high, lofty

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands tall and steep (崪立).
  • Climbing the lofty peak (崪峰).
  • The mountain ridge is rugged and towering (山势崪峍).

Collocations

  • Lofty peak(崪峰)
  • Towering and steep(崪立)
  • Rugged and towering(崪峍)
  • High mountain(崪山)
  • Precipitous cliff(崪崖)
  • Majestic mountain(崪峨)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and precipitous ridges(崪峰峭壁)
  • Lofty and majestic mountains(崪峨群山)
  • Rugged and towering terrain(地势崪峍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of natural landscapes to convey grandeur and awe.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese appreciation for mountainous terrain as symbols of stability and endurance.

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