嵟 (duī) - High, steep, precipitous & towering

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嵟 · duī

High, steep, precipitous;

towering;

refers to steep mountains or cliffs.

High, steep, precipitoustoweringrefers to steep mountains or cliffs.

Usage highlights

Steep and dangerousPrecipitous peakTowering cliffSteep mountainDangerously steepLofty and steep

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 陡— steep, precipitous
  • 峭— precipitous, cliff-like

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even
  • 缓— gentle, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain is steep and dangerous (山势嵟峻).
  • We climbed the precipitous peak (攀登嵟峰).
  • The cliff is dangerously steep (悬崖嵟立).

Collocations

  • Steep and dangerous(嵟峻)
  • Precipitous peak(嵟峰)
  • Towering cliff(嵟崖)
  • Steep mountain(嵟山)
  • Dangerously steep(嵟险)
  • Lofty and steep(嵟嵬)

Idioms

  • Steep and perilous(嵟峻险恶)
  • Towering and majestic(嵟嵬壮丽)
  • Precipitous cliffs and deep ravines(嵟崖深谷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used primarily in classical Chinese literature to describe imposing mountain landscapes.
  • Often appears in geographical descriptions and poetry to convey grandeur and inaccessibility.
  • Represents the aesthetic appreciation of dramatic natural scenery in Chinese culture.

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