嶇 (qū) - Steep, rugged, precipitous — describes mountainous terrain that

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Steep, rugged, precipitous — describes mountainous terrain that is difficult to traverse.

Steep, rugged, precipitous — describes mountainous terrain that

Usage highlights

Rugged mountain pathPrecipitous terrainRugged and winding pathBumpy and rugged roadRugged mountain rangeDifficult and rugged journey

Synonyms

  • 崎— rugged, uneven
  • 险— dangerous, perilous
  • 陡— steep, precipitous

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even
  • 缓— gentle, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path is rugged and steep (崎岖的山路).
  • They trekked through precipitous terrain (走过险峻崎岖的地形).
  • The journey was arduous due to the rugged mountains (路途因山势崎岖而艰难).

Collocations

  • Rugged mountain path(崎岖山路)
  • Precipitous terrain(崎岖地形)
  • Rugged and winding path(崎岖蜿蜒)
  • Bumpy and rugged road(坎坷崎岖)
  • Rugged mountain range(崎岖山脉)
  • Difficult and rugged journey(艰险崎岖)

Idioms

  • Rugged mountain paths and winding waterways(崎岖山路，蜿蜒水路)
  • A rugged and difficult path(崎岖难行)
  • Life's rugged journey(人生崎岖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe challenging landscapes that mirror life's difficulties.
  • Frequently appears in travel writing and geographical descriptions of China's mountainous regions.
  • Carries metaphorical meaning representing life's challenges and difficult journeys.

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