嵑 (kě) - A steep, towering mountain peak & rocky mountain.

嵑Tone 3

kě ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

嵑 · kě

A steep, towering mountain peak;

rocky mountain.

A steep, towering mountain peakrocky mountain.

Usage highlights

Steep mountain peakTowering and steepRocky mountainPrecipitous cliffLofty peakJagged rocks

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 峻— steep, high
  • 嶂— cliff, precipice

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, ravine
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands tall and steep (嵑嵑).
  • We climbed the rugged mountain (嵑山).
  • The rocky cliffs were imposing (嵑岩).

Collocations

  • Steep mountain peak(嵑峰)
  • Towering and steep(嵑嵑)
  • Rocky mountain(嵑山)
  • Precipitous cliff(嵑崖)
  • Lofty peak(嵑岭)
  • Jagged rocks(嵑石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese appreciation for dramatic natural landscapes in poetry and painting.

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