嵝 (lǒu) - Lou — refers to a small hill or & used primarily in geographical names and as a

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嵝 · lǒu

Lou — refers to a small hill or mound;

used primarily in geographical names and as a component in other characters.

Lou — refers to a small hill orused primarily in geographical names and as a

Usage highlights

Yuelu Mountainhilltopsmall moundrocky hillhill ridge

Synonyms

  • 丘— hillock, mound
  • 岗— ridge, hillock
  • 陵— hill, mound

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 渊— deep pool, abyss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Yuelu is a famous scenic spot (岳麓山).
  • The hilltop was covered in mist (山嵝).
  • They climbed the small hill (小嵝).

Collocations

  • Yuelu Mountain(岳麓山)
  • hilltop(山嵝)
  • small mound(小嵝)
  • rocky hill(石嵝)
  • hill ridge(嵝脊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical names, particularly in reference to specific hills or mounds.
  • Often appears as a component in place names, especially in southern China.
  • The character carries connotations of modest elevation and natural topography.

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