嵪 (qiāo) - High and steep mountain & rugged mountain peak.

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qiāo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

嵪 · qiāo

High and steep mountain;

rugged mountain peak.

High and steep mountainrugged mountain peak.

Usage highlights

Rugged mountainSteep cliffMajestic peakRugged landscapeLofty mountainPrecipitous rock

Synonyms

  • 峻— high and steep
  • 峭— precipitous, steep
  • 巍— lofty, towering

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is rugged and majestic (嵪峨的山峰).
  • We climbed the steep cliff (陡嵪的悬崖).
  • The landscape features rugged mountains (嵪嵯的山水).

Collocations

  • Rugged mountain(嵪峨)
  • Steep cliff(嵪崖)
  • Majestic peak(嵪峰)
  • Rugged landscape(嵪嵯)
  • Lofty mountain(嵪峻)
  • Precipitous rock(嵪岩)

Idioms

  • Rugged and majestic mountains(嵪峨壮丽)
  • Precipitous cliffs and steep peaks(嵪崖峭壁)
  • Towering and majestic(嵪嵯雄伟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents majestic, rugged mountain scenery in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
  • Often used in geographical names to describe steep mountain terrain.
  • Evokes imagery of natural grandeur and imposing landscapes in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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