崷 (qiú) - Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that

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qiú ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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崷 · qiú

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that are high and steep.

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepTowering cliffsHigh peaksSteep mountainMajestic peakRugged and lofty

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands lofty and steep (崷崪).
  • We climbed the towering cliffs (崷岩).
  • The landscape featured rugged, high peaks (崷峦).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(崷崪)
  • Towering cliffs(崷岩)
  • High peaks(崷峦)
  • Steep mountain(崷山)
  • Majestic peak(崷峰)
  • Rugged and lofty(崷峻)

Idioms

  • Lofty and steep peaks(崷崪山峰)
  • Towering cliffs and deep valleys(崷岩深谷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese aesthetic appreciation for grand, dramatic natural landscapes.
  • Often appears in descriptive texts about famous mountains and scenic areas.

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