崾 (yǎo) - A narrow mountain pass or ridge & a steep, narrow passage between mountains.

崾Tone 3

yǎo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

崾 · yǎo

A narrow mountain pass or ridge;

a steep, narrow passage between mountains.

A narrow mountain pass or ridgea steep, narrow passage between mountains.

Usage highlights

Mountain passNarrow ridgeMountain gapSteep passMountain ridge road

Synonyms

  • 岘— mountain pass, ridge
  • 隘— narrow pass, defile
  • 险— dangerous pass

Antonyms

  • 原— plain, flatland
  • 坪— level ground

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The caravan passed through the mountain pass (崾岘).
  • They crossed the narrow ridge (崾崄) carefully.
  • The road winds through the mountain gap (崾口).

Collocations

  • Mountain pass(崾岘)
  • Narrow ridge(崾崄)
  • Mountain gap(崾口)
  • Steep pass(崾险)
  • Mountain ridge road(崾路)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical contexts, especially in descriptions of mountainous terrain.
  • Common in place names in mountainous regions of China, particularly in the northwest.
  • Reflects the challenging topography of certain Chinese landscapes.

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