嶉 (cuī) - High mountain peak & towering mountain.

嶉Tone 1

cuī ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

嶉 · cuī

High mountain peak;

towering mountain.

High mountain peaktowering mountain.

Usage highlights

Towering peakSteep cliffRugged mountainLofty and steepMountainous and precipitous

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— high, steep
  • 峨— high, lofty

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is towering (嶉峨).
  • We climbed the steep cliff (嶉崖).
  • The rugged mountain path was difficult to traverse (嶉径).

Collocations

  • Towering peak(嶉峰)
  • Steep cliff(嶉崖)
  • Rugged mountain(嶉山)
  • Lofty and steep(嶉峨)
  • Mountainous and precipitous(嶉峻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Represents the aesthetic ideal of sublime natural landscapes in Chinese art and poetry.

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