崫 (kū) - Steep, lofty mountain peak & high and precipitous.

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kū ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

崫 · kū

Steep, lofty mountain peak;

high and precipitous.

Steep, lofty mountain peakhigh and precipitous.

Usage highlights

Steep peakLofty peaksPrecipitous cliffHigh mountainTowering summitRugged mountain

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 峭— precipitous, cliff-like
  • 嶂— peaks resembling a screen

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and towering (崫峰).
  • We climbed the lofty peak (崫峦).
  • The cliffs are dangerously steep (崫崖).

Collocations

  • Steep peak(崫峰)
  • Lofty peaks(崫峦)
  • Precipitous cliff(崫崖)
  • High mountain(崫山)
  • Towering summit(崫顶)
  • Rugged mountain(崫岭)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and steep ridges(崫峰峻岭)
  • Lofty and precipitous(崫峦叠嶂)
  • Dangerously steep cliffs(崫崖峭壁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of natural landscapes, emphasizing grandeur and inaccessibility.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese appreciation for dramatic natural formations in landscape painting and poetry.

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