嵩 (sōng) - High mountain & lofty

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嵩 · sōng

High mountain;

lofty;

specifically refers to Mount Song, one of China's Five Great Mountains.

High mountainloftyspecifically refers to Mount Song, one of China's

Usage highlights

Mount Songlofty mountainhigh peakSongyang Academylofty characterSong Mountain scenic area

Synonyms

  • 高— high, tall
  • 崇— lofty, sublime
  • 岳— mountain, peak

Antonyms

  • 低— low
  • 洼— depression, low-lying

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mount Song is one of China's Five Great Mountains (嵩山).
  • The lofty mountain peak (嵩峰) was covered in clouds.
  • He has a lofty character (嵩高的品格).
  • The Shaolin Temple is located at the foot of Mount Song (嵩山少林寺).

Collocations

  • Mount Song(嵩山)
  • lofty mountain(嵩岳)
  • high peak(嵩峰)
  • Songyang Academy(嵩阳书院)
  • lofty character(嵩高的品格)
  • Song Mountain scenic area(嵩山风景区)

Idioms

  • As lofty as Mount Song(嵩岳之峻)
  • The grandeur of Mount Song(嵩岳巍巍)
  • High as Mount Song, deep as the ocean(嵩高海深)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mount Song is one of China's Five Great Mountains, located in Henan province.
  • It has great religious significance, housing the famous Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Chan Buddhism and Chinese martial arts.
  • The character embodies concepts of height, majesty, and spiritual elevation in Chinese culture.

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