嶆 (cáo) - Dense, lush, and deep appearance of mountains or & describes rugged, overgrown mountainous terrain.

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嶆 · cáo

Dense, lush, and deep appearance of mountains or forests;

describes rugged, overgrown mountainous terrain.

Dense, lush, and deep appearance of mountains ordescribes rugged, overgrown mountainous terrain.

Usage highlights

Dense mountainsLush mountainsDeep valleyRugged terrainOvergrown pathDense forest

Synonyms

  • 森— dense, thick (as in forest)
  • 茂— luxuriant, lush
  • 深— deep, profound

Antonyms

  • 秃— bare, bald (as in mountains)
  • 平— flat, level
  • 浅— shallow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path was rugged and densely forested (山嶆).
  • They ventured into the deep, lush mountains (嶆山).
  • The valley was overgrown and difficult to traverse (嶆谷).

Collocations

  • Dense mountains(嶆山)
  • Lush mountains(山嶆)
  • Deep valley(嶆谷)
  • Rugged terrain(嶆地)
  • Overgrown path(嶆径)
  • Dense forest(嶆林)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used primarily in classical Chinese literature to describe wild, untamed natural landscapes.
  • Appears in geographical descriptions of mountainous regions in ancient texts.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese appreciation for the sublime power of nature.

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