嵢 (cāng) - Cāng — majestic, lofty, grand (describing mountains) & used in names to convey grandeur and magnificence.

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cāng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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嵢 · cāng

Cāng — majestic, lofty, grand (describing mountains);

used in names to convey grandeur and magnificence.

Cāng — majestic, lofty, grand (describing mountains)used in names to convey grandeur and magnificence.

Usage highlights

Majestic mountainLofty peakGrand and imposingMagnificent appearanceSublime sceneryNoble character

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峨— high, lofty
  • 峻— steep, high

Antonyms

  • 卑— low, humble
  • 矮— short, low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak appears majestic (嵢然).
  • He has a grand and imposing name (嵢峰).
  • The scenery is magnificent and lofty (嵢峨).

Collocations

  • Majestic mountain(嵢山)
  • Lofty peak(嵢峰)
  • Grand and imposing(嵢峨)
  • Magnificent appearance(嵢然)
  • Sublime scenery(嵢景)
  • Noble character(嵢格)

Idioms

  • Majestic and towering(嵢峨耸立)
  • Grand and magnificent(嵢然壮观)
  • Lofty and sublime(嵢峋峻拔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from mountain imagery, representing grandeur and majesty in Chinese landscape appreciation.
  • Used in naming to convey qualities of nobility, strength, and elevated character.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese appreciation for mountain aesthetics and the concept of 崇高 (sublimity).

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