嵃 (yǎn) - Yǎn — describes towering, steep, and majestic mountain & refers to precipitous cliffs.

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yǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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嵃 · yǎn

Yǎn — describes towering, steep, and majestic mountain peaks;

refers to precipitous cliffs.

Yǎn — describes towering, steep, and majestic mountainrefers to precipitous cliffs.

Usage highlights

Majestic mountain peakSteep and toweringPrecipitous cliffLofty and steepTowering mountainSteep rock

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 峭— precipitous, steep
  • 巍— towering, lofty
  • 峨— high, lofty

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, level
  • 缓— gentle, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands tall and majestic (山势嵃嵃).
  • We saw steep cliffs along the coast (嵃峭的悬崖).
  • The poem describes a towering mountain (嵃峨的山峰).

Collocations

  • Majestic mountain peak(嵃峰)
  • Steep and towering(嵃嵃)
  • Precipitous cliff(嵃崖)
  • Lofty and steep(嵃峻)
  • Towering mountain(嵃峨)
  • Steep rock(嵃岩)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic peaks(峰峦嵃嵃)
  • Steep cliffs and deep ravines(嵃崖深谷)
  • Lofty and precipitous mountains(山势嵃峻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the grandeur and majesty of mountains.
  • Often appears in landscape poetry and travelogues to convey awe-inspiring natural scenery.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for mountainous landscapes in art and literature.

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