嵚 (qīn) - Lofty, towering & describes high, steep mountains

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器情

嵚 · qīn

Lofty, towering;

describes high, steep mountains;

also used to describe something outstanding or extraordinary.

Lofty, toweringdescribes high, steep mountainsalso used to describe something outstanding or extraordinary.

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepRugged rockTowering mountainLofty and dangerousOutstanding characterSteep cliff

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is lofty and steep (嵚崎).
  • He has an extraordinary and outstanding character (嵚崎磊落).
  • The rock is rugged and uneven (嵚岩).
  • We climbed the towering mountain (嵚岑).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(嵚崎)
  • Rugged rock(嵚岩)
  • Towering mountain(嵚岑)
  • Lofty and dangerous(嵚险)
  • Outstanding character(嵚崎磊落)
  • Steep cliff(嵚崖)

Idioms

  • Outstanding and upright character(嵚崎磊落)
  • Lofty and steep mountains(嵚岩林立)
  • Rugged and uneven terrain(山势嵚崎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain landscapes.
  • Carries connotations of nobility, loftiness, and extraordinary quality beyond mere physical height.
  • Frequently appears in poetry and prose to evoke a sense of grandeur and natural majesty.

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