嵺 (liáo) - Lofty, towering & used in classical Chinese to describe high mountains

嵺Tone 2

liáo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

梁嘹

嵺 · liáo

Lofty, towering;

used in classical Chinese to describe high mountains or steep peaks.

Lofty, toweringused in classical Chinese to describe high mountains

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepTowering peaksRugged mountainsLofty cliffsSteep and toweringHigh and precipitous

Synonyms

  • 峭— steep, precipitous
  • 峻— high, steep
  • 嶂— cliff, peak

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak appears lofty and steep (山势嵺峭).
  • He gazed at the towering cliffs (他望着嵺嵯的悬崖).
  • Ancient texts describe the landscape as rugged and towering (古籍中描述此地嵺嵯).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(嵺峭)
  • Towering peaks(嵺峰)
  • Rugged mountains(嵺嵯)
  • Lofty cliffs(嵺崖)
  • Steep and towering(嵺峻)
  • High and precipitous(嵺嶂)

Idioms

  • Lofty peaks and steep cliffs(嵺峰峭壁)
  • Towering and majestic(嵺嵯壮丽)
  • Rugged and precipitous(嵺嵯险峻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe majestic mountain scenery.
  • Represents the aesthetic appreciation of rugged, imposing natural landscapes in traditional Chinese culture.
  • Often used in conjunction with other mountain-radical characters to emphasize height and steepness.

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