嵴 (jǐ) - Ridge — refers to a mountain ridge or & in anatomy, refers to a ridge-like structure such

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Ridge — refers to a mountain ridge or crest;

in anatomy, refers to a ridge-like structure such as the iliac crest.

Ridge — refers to a mountain ridge orin anatomy, refers to a ridge-like structure such

Usage highlights

Mountain ridgeIliac crestDorsal ridgeRidge lineAlveolar ridgeNeural crest

Synonyms

  • 脊— spine, ridge (more common variant)
  • 岭— mountain range
  • 峰— peak, summit

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 壑— ravine, gully

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain ridge was clearly visible (山嵴).
  • The iliac crest is an important anatomical landmark (髂嵴).
  • We hiked along the narrow ridge (狭窄的山嵴).
  • The dorsal ridge of the animal was prominent (背嵴).

Collocations

  • Mountain ridge(山嵴)
  • Iliac crest(髂嵴)
  • Dorsal ridge(背嵴)
  • Ridge line(嵴线)
  • Alveolar ridge(牙槽嵴)
  • Neural crest(神经嵴)

Idioms

  • Riding the ridge(跨嵴而行)
  • Standing on the ridge(立于嵴上)
  • The dragon's ridge(龙嵴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in geographical contexts to describe the crest of a mountain range.
  • Important term in anatomy for various ridge-like structures in the body.
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing mountainous landscapes.

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