嵣 (dàng) - A term referring to a mountainous or rugged & used in classical Chinese texts to describe the

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嵣 · dàng

A term referring to a mountainous or rugged terrain;

used in classical Chinese texts to describe the shape or appearance of mountains.

A term referring to a mountainous or ruggedused in classical Chinese texts to describe the

Usage highlights

Rugged mountainTowering peakMountainous terrainSteep cliffRocky landscape

Synonyms

  • 山— mountain
  • 峰— peak
  • 岭— mountain range

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 原— plain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain range was described as rugged (嵣嵡) in the ancient text.
  • He painted the landscape with towering peaks (嵣峨).
  • The path winds through the mountainous region (嵣山).

Collocations

  • Rugged mountain(嵣山)
  • Towering peak(嵣峨)
  • Mountainous terrain(嵣嵡)
  • Steep cliff(嵣崖)
  • Rocky landscape(嵣石)

Idioms

  • Rugged and majestic(嵣嵡嵯峨)
  • Towering and precipitous(嵣峨险峻)
  • Mountainous and vast(嵣嵡广袤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry to depict natural landscapes.
  • Often used in descriptive contexts to emphasize the grandeur and wildness of mountains.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for mountainous scenery in art and literature.

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