嵭 (bēng) - Collapse of a mountain & mountain peak

嵭Tone 1

bēng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

嵭 · bēng

Collapse of a mountain;

mountain peak;

steep cliff.

Collapse of a mountainmountain peaksteep cliff.

Usage highlights

Mountain collapsePeak topSteep cliffRocky peakHigh peakPrecipitous cliff

Synonyms

  • 崩— collapse, crumble
  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 崖— cliff, precipice

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 原— plain, field

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain collapsed (山嵭) after the earthquake.
  • We reached the peak (嵭顶) after a difficult climb.
  • The steep cliff (嵭崖) was dangerous to approach.

Collocations

  • Mountain collapse(山嵭)
  • Peak top(嵭顶)
  • Steep cliff(嵭崖)
  • Rocky peak(石嵭)
  • High peak(高嵭)
  • Precipitous cliff(峭嵭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character used primarily in classical Chinese texts and poetry.
  • Often appears in descriptions of mountainous landscapes and geological formations.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for dramatic natural scenery.

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