嵘 (róng) - Lofty, towering, majestic — describes high mountains or & often used to convey magnificence or sublimity.

嵘Tone 2

róng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

荣榕

嵘 · róng

Lofty, towering, majestic — describes high mountains or grand, imposing appearances;

often used to convey magnificence or sublimity.

Lofty, towering, majestic — describes high mountains oroften used to convey magnificence or sublimity.

Usage highlights

Lofty and majesticHead and horns prominentEventful yearsTowering peaksImposing appearanceLofty mountains

Synonyms

  • 峥— lofty, towering (often paired with 嵘)
  • 峻— high, steep
  • 巍— towering, lofty

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, level
  • 凡— ordinary, common

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are lofty and majestic (山势峥嵘).
  • He has an extraordinary career (头角峥嵘).
  • The architecture is grand and imposing (殿宇峥嵘).
  • The years have passed eventfully (岁月峥嵘).

Collocations

  • Lofty and majestic(峥嵘)
  • Head and horns prominent(头角峥嵘)
  • Eventful years(峥嵘岁月)
  • Towering peaks(峰峦峥嵘)
  • Imposing appearance(气象峥嵘)
  • Lofty mountains(山嵘)

Idioms

  • Head and horns prominent — outstanding talent(头角峥嵘)
  • Eventful years — memorable, turbulent times(峥嵘岁月)
  • Lofty and steep — imposing and majestic(峥嵘崔嵬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe magnificent natural landscapes.
  • Carries connotations of extraordinary talent and achievement when used in phrases like '头角峥嵘'.
  • Evokes a sense of historical significance and memorable periods in '峥嵘岁月'.

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