嵬 (wéi) - Towering & lofty

嵬Tone 2

wéi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

嵬 · wéi

Towering;

lofty;

precipitous;

describes something grand and imposing like a high mountain.

Toweringloftyprecipitous

Usage highlights

Lofty and majesticTowering and imposingPrecipitous cliffGrand and magnificentHigh and steepMajestic mountain

Synonyms

  • 巍— towering; lofty; majestic
  • 峻— high; steep
  • 崔— lofty; towering (often paired with 嵬)

Antonyms

  • 卑— low; humble
  • 平— flat; level
  • 矮— short; low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands lofty and majestic (嵬然不动).
  • He has a towering and imposing appearance (相貌嵬峨).
  • The ancient castle was built on a precipitous cliff (建于嵬崖之上).

Collocations

  • Lofty and majestic(嵬峨)
  • Towering and imposing(嵬然)
  • Precipitous cliff(嵬崖)
  • Grand and magnificent(崔嵬)
  • High and steep(嵬嵬)
  • Majestic mountain(嵬岭)

Idioms

  • Towering and unshakable(嵬然不动)
  • Lofty and steep(崔嵬)
  • Majestic and grand(嵬嵬赫赫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry to describe majestic mountains and imposing natural scenery.
  • Carries connotations of grandeur, stability, and unshakable dignity.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular but preserved in literary contexts and place names.

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