嶅 (áo) - Ao — refers to a high, steep mountain & describes something lofty, towering, or perilously high.

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áo ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶅 · áo

Ao — refers to a high, steep mountain peak;

describes something lofty, towering, or perilously high.

Ao — refers to a high, steep mountaindescribes something lofty, towering, or perilously high.

Usage highlights

Steep peakPerilous cliffLofty and ruggedTowering mountainHigh and dangerous

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 峻— steep, lofty
  • 巍— towering, lofty

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, lowland
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and towering (嶅峰).
  • He climbed the perilous cliffs (嶅岩).
  • The terrain is rugged and high (嶅峻).

Collocations

  • Steep peak(嶅峰)
  • Perilous cliff(嶅岩)
  • Lofty and rugged(嶅峻)
  • Towering mountain(嶅山)
  • High and dangerous(嶅险)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in place names and poetic descriptions of natural landscapes.

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