崱 (zè) - Lofty and towering (of mountains) & steep and high.

崱Tone 4

zè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

崱 · zè

Lofty and towering (of mountains);

steep and high.

Lofty and towering (of mountains)steep and high.

Usage highlights

Lofty and steep mountainPrecipitous cliffsTowering appearanceLofty peakSteep and rugged

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— steep, high
  • 嶙— jagged, rugged

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands lofty and steep (崱屴).
  • The cliffs rise precipitously (崱嶷).
  • The mountain range appears towering and majestic (崱崱).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep mountain(崱屴)
  • Precipitous cliffs(崱嶷)
  • Towering appearance(崱崱)
  • Lofty peak(崱嵫)
  • Steep and rugged(崱崱嶷嶷)

Idioms

  • Lofty and steep mountains(崱屴山峰)
  • Towering and majestic peaks(崱崱峰峦)
  • Precipitous cliffs and deep ravines(崱嶷深壑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used primarily in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe majestic mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in descriptions of sacred or famous mountains in Chinese landscape painting traditions.
  • Represents the aesthetic ideal of sublime natural beauty in Chinese literary tradition.

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