(ruò) - A gentle slope & a low, gradual mountain pass

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ruò | 13 strokes | radical:

· ruò

A gentle slope;

a low, gradual mountain pass;

used in Japanese place names to describe gentle terrain.

A gentle slopea low, gradual mountain passused in Japanese place names to describe gentle

Usage highlights

gentle slopemountain pass slopegentle terrainlow slopeslope of the hill

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain has a gentle slope (嵶).
  • We crossed through a low mountain pass (峠の嵶).
  • This area is known for its gentle terrain (嵶のある地形).

Collocations

  • gentle slope()
  • mountain pass slope(峠の嵶)
  • gentle terrain(嵶のある地形)
  • low slope(低い嵶)
  • slope of the hill(丘の嵶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Japanese geographical contexts rather than standard Chinese
  • Often appears in Japanese place names to describe gentle mountain slopes or passes
  • Represents a concept in topography for gradual elevation changes

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