崰 (zī) - A rare character used primarily in the word

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zī ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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崰 · zī

A rare character used primarily in the word 崰嶬, describing the appearance of uneven, jagged mountain peaks.

A rare character used primarily in the word

Usage highlights

崰嶬崰峗崰峨崰岑崰岩

Synonyms

  • 崎— rugged, uneven
  • 嶇— rugged, precipitous
  • 巉— precipitous, steep

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain range appeared jagged and uneven (崰嶬).
  • The ancient text described the peaks as 崰嶬.
  • The landscape was characterized by 崰嶬 formations.

Collocations

  • describing jagged mountain peaks(崰嶬)
  • uneven mountain peaks(崰峗)
  • tall and jagged(崰峨)
  • jagged mountain peaks(崰岑)
  • jagged rocks(崰岩)

Idioms

  • describing rugged, uneven terrain(崰嶬不平)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing mountainous landscapes.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.
  • Used in poetic descriptions of natural scenery.

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