(shì) - A Chinese character referring to a mountain or & used in specific geographical contexts.

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shì | 12 strokes | radical:

· shì

A Chinese character referring to a mountain or a place name;

used in specific geographical contexts.

A Chinese character referring to a mountain orused in specific geographical contexts.

Usage highlights

崼山崼峰崼岭崼岩崼谷崼坡

Synonyms

  • mountain
  • peak
  • mountain range

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain is called 崼山 (Shishan).
  • This region has a peak named 崼峰 (Shifeng).
  • The village is located near 崼岭 (Shiling).

Collocations

  • Shishan(崼山)
  • Shifeng(崼峰)
  • Shiling(崼岭)
  • Shiyan(崼岩)
  • Shigu(崼谷)
  • Shipo(崼坡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in geographical names, often referring to mountains or specific landforms.
  • Reflects the Chinese tradition of naming places after natural features.

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