嵕 (zōng) - Zong — refers to a high mountain peak & a mountain range with multiple peaks

嵕Tone 1

zōng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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嵕 · zōng

Zong — refers to a high mountain peak;

a mountain range with multiple peaks;

used in geographical names.

Zong — refers to a high mountain peaka mountain range with multiple peaksused in geographical names.

Usage highlights

Jiuzong Mountainmountain peaksoverlapping peakslofty peaksmountain rangehigh peak

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 峦— mountain range, hill
  • 岭— mountain ridge, range

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, ravine
  • 渊— deep pool, abyss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Jiuzong Mountain (九嵕山) is a famous mountain in Shaanxi.
  • The terrain features multiple peaks (峰峦叠嵕).
  • Ancient texts describe mountain ranges as 嵕峦.
  • The mausoleum of Emperor Taizong of Tang is located on Jiuzong Mountain (九嵕山).

Collocations

  • Jiuzong Mountain(九嵕山)
  • mountain peaks(山嵕)
  • overlapping peaks(叠嵕)
  • lofty peaks(嵕峦)
  • mountain range(嵕岭)
  • high peak(嵕峰)

Idioms

  • Nine Peaks Mountain(九嵕山)
  • Overlapping peaks and ridges(峰峦叠嵕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jiuzong Mountain in Shaanxi is the burial site of Emperor Taizong of Tang, giving it historical significance.
  • The character appears mainly in classical texts and geographical names describing mountainous terrain.
  • It represents the concept of multiple peaks or a mountain range rather than a single peak.

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