嵾 (cēn) - Uneven, rugged, jagged — describes the irregular, jagged

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cēn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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嵾 · cēn

Uneven, rugged, jagged — describes the irregular, jagged appearance of mountains or rocks.

Uneven, rugged, jagged — describes the irregular, jagged

Usage highlights

Jagged rocksRugged mountain peaksUneven cliffsCraggy landscapeIrregular stone formations

Synonyms

  • 崎— rugged, uneven
  • 岖— rugged, rough
  • 嶙— jagged, rugged

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are rugged and uneven (嵾嵯的山峰).
  • The rocks have a jagged appearance (嵾岩).
  • The landscape is characterized by rugged cliffs (嵾嵾的悬崖).

Collocations

  • Jagged rocks(嵾岩)
  • Rugged mountain peaks(嵾嵯的山峰)
  • Uneven cliffs(嵾嵾的悬崖)
  • Craggy landscape(嵾嵾的地貌)
  • Irregular stone formations(嵾嵾的石形)

Idioms

  • Jagged and uneven(嵾嵾嵯嵯)
  • Rugged and precipitous(嵾嵯险峻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe mountainous terrain.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of natural landscapes.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage.

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