崭 (zhǎn) - Towering & outstanding

崭Tone 3

zhǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

崭 · zhǎn

Towering;

outstanding;

prominent;

steep;

high and pointed;

used to describe something that is conspicuously high, excellent, or novel.

Toweringoutstandingprominent

Usage highlights

Brand newOutstanding achievementSteep cliffProminent and outstandingShow one's talentHigh and pointed

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and lofty (崭新).
  • He achieved outstanding results (崭露头角).
  • This is a brand new car (崭新的汽车).
  • The building stands tall and prominent (崭然).

Collocations

  • Brand new(崭新)
  • Outstanding achievement(崭新成就)
  • Steep cliff(崭岩)
  • Prominent and outstanding(崭然)
  • Show one's talent(崭露头角)
  • High and pointed(崭崒)

Idioms

  • To show one's talent(崭露头角)
  • Brand new(崭新)
  • Outstanding and prominent(崭然出众)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described steep, high mountains; later extended to mean outstanding or prominent.
  • Often used in modern contexts to describe novelty and excellence, especially in achievements or products.
  • The idiom '崭露头角' is commonly used to describe young people beginning to show their talents.

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