嵂 (lǜ) - Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that

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

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that

Usage highlights

Lofty mountainTowering peakSteep and ruggedMajestic mountainLofty and steepTowering and majestic

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stands lofty and majestic (嵂嵂).
  • We climbed the towering peak (嵂峰).
  • The mountain range appears steep and rugged (山势嵂嵂).

Collocations

  • Lofty mountain(嵂山)
  • Towering peak(嵂峰)
  • Steep and rugged(嵂嵂)
  • Majestic mountain(嵂岳)
  • Lofty and steep(嵂峻)
  • Towering and majestic(嵂巍)

Idioms

  • Lofty and steep mountains(嵂嵂群山)
  • Towering peaks piercing the clouds(嵂峰插云)
  • Majestic and imposing mountain range(嵂岳巍巍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the grandeur and majesty of mountains.
  • Often appears in poetry and landscape descriptions to convey a sense of awe and natural beauty.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for mountainous landscapes as symbols of stability and endurance.

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