嵫 (zī) - Mount Zi — name of a mountain in & used in literary contexts, particularly in classical poetry.

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zī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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嵫 · zī

Mount Zi — name of a mountain in ancient China;

used in literary contexts, particularly in classical poetry.

Mount Zi — name of a mountain inused in literary contexts, particularly in classical poetry.

Usage highlights

Mount ZiZi Peakbeyond Mount ZiZi Ridgeapproach Mount Zisunset at Zi

Synonyms

  • 山— mountain (general term)
  • 岳— lofty mountain (literary)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun sets beyond Mount Zi (日薄嵫山).
  • He gazed toward the distant Mount Zi (遥望嵫山).
  • Legends speak of immortals dwelling on Mount Zi (嵫山仙人).

Collocations

  • Mount Zi(嵫山)
  • Zi Peak(嵫峰)
  • beyond Mount Zi(嵫外)
  • Zi Ridge(嵫岭)
  • approach Mount Zi(临嵫)
  • sunset at Zi(嵫日)

Idioms

  • The sun sets beyond Mount Zi(日薄嵫山)
  • Gazing toward Mount Zi from afar(遥望嵫山)
  • The path to Mount Zi is long(嵫路漫漫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mount Zi appears in classical Chinese literature as a mythical western mountain where the sun sets.
  • The character is primarily used in poetic and literary contexts rather than everyday language.
  • It carries connotations of remoteness, mystery, and the passage of time through its association with sunset.

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