嵷 (sǒng) - Lofty, towering & describes mountains or peaks that are high and

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嵷 · sǒng

Lofty, towering;

describes mountains or peaks that are high and steep.

Lofty, toweringdescribes mountains or peaks that are high and

Usage highlights

Lofty peaksTowering and steepHigh and ruggedMajestic mountainsPeaks rising steeplyMountain ridges

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 巍— towering, lofty
  • 峨— high, lofty

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, level
  • 低— low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks tower majestically (嵷峦).
  • We gazed at the lofty peaks (嵷峨).
  • The rugged mountain range stretched into the distance (嵷峻).

Collocations

  • Lofty peaks(嵷峦)
  • Towering and steep(嵷峨)
  • High and rugged(嵷峻)
  • Majestic mountains(嵷巍)
  • Peaks rising steeply(嵷峙)
  • Mountain ridges(嵷岭)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and steep ridges(嵷峦叠嶂)
  • Lofty and majestic(嵷峨雄伟)
  • Rugged and towering(嵷峻挺拔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Evokes imagery of the sublime in nature, often associated with Daoist mountain retreats and spiritual transcendence.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese aesthetic appreciation for mountainous landscapes as embodiments of natural power and beauty.

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