嵯 (cuó) - High and steep & towering

嵯Tone 2

cuó ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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嵯 · cuó

High and steep;

towering;

rugged (of mountains).

High and steeptoweringrugged (of mountains).

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepHigh and rugged peaksPrecipitous cliffsTowering mountain rangeRugged and magnificentMajestic and steep

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 峭— precipitous, cliff-like
  • 巍— towering, lofty

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are high and steep (嵯峨的山峰).
  • The cliff appears rugged and precipitous (悬崖显得嵯峨险峻).
  • He enjoys climbing lofty mountains (他喜欢攀登嵯峨的高山).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(嵯峨)
  • High and rugged peaks(嵯峨的山峰)
  • Precipitous cliffs(嵯峨的悬崖)
  • Towering mountain range(嵯峨的山脉)
  • Rugged and magnificent(嵯峨壮丽)
  • Majestic and steep(嵯峨雄伟)

Idioms

  • Lofty and steep(嵯峨)
  • Towering and majestic(嵯峨雄伟)
  • Rugged and magnificent(嵯峨壮丽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and landscape descriptions to depict majestic, rugged mountain scenery.
  • Commonly appears in compound 嵯峨, which is a reduplicative adjective emphasizing the steep and towering nature of mountains.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese aesthetic appreciation for dramatic, imposing natural landscapes.

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