嶃 (zhǎn) - Precipitous & steep and lofty (of mountains)

嶃Tone 3

zhǎn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶃 · zhǎn

Precipitous;

steep and lofty (of mountains);

towering.

Precipitoussteep and lofty (of mountains)towering.

Usage highlights

Steep and precipitousTowering cliffSteep mountainsLofty and dangerousPrecipitous peakRugged and steep

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 险— precipitous, dangerous
  • 峭— precipitous, steep

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and precipitous (山势嶃峻).
  • They climbed the towering cliff (攀登嶃岩).
  • The path winds through steep mountains (嶃岭逶迤).

Collocations

  • Steep and precipitous(嶃峻)
  • Towering cliff(嶃岩)
  • Steep mountains(嶃岭)
  • Lofty and dangerous(嶃险)
  • Precipitous peak(嶃峰)
  • Rugged and steep(嶃嵒)

Idioms

  • Steep and dangerous paths(嶃巖险阻)
  • Towering peaks and rugged ridges(峰峦嶃嵒)
  • Precipitous cliffs and deep ravines(嶃崖深谷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used primarily in classical Chinese literature to describe dramatic, imposing mountain landscapes.
  • Often appears in poetry and descriptive prose to evoke a sense of grandeur and natural majesty.
  • The character conveys a aesthetic of rugged, untamed beauty in traditional Chinese landscape appreciation.

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