嵽 (dié) - High and steep & towering

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dié ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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嵽 · dié

High and steep;

towering;

majestic appearance of mountains.

High and steeptoweringmajestic appearance of mountains.

Usage highlights

High and steepTowering cliffMajestic mountainLofty peakSteep ridgePrecipitous rock

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— steep, high
  • 嶙— jagged, rugged

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands high and steep (嵽嵽).
  • We climbed the towering cliff (嵽崖).
  • The mountain ridge appears majestic (嵽嵲).

Collocations

  • High and steep(嵽嵽)
  • Towering cliff(嵽崖)
  • Majestic mountain(嵽嵲)
  • Lofty peak(嵽峰)
  • Steep ridge(嵽岭)
  • Precipitous rock(嵽岩)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(嵽嵲)
  • High and steep peaks(峰峦嵽嵲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the imposing appearance of mountains.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of natural landscapes.
  • Represents the aesthetic ideal of majestic natural scenery in Chinese culture.

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