嶎 (yù) - A character used in the word 嶎嵂, meaning & also appears in place names.

嶎Tone 4

yù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

嶎 · yù

A character used in the word 嶎嵂, meaning towering, lofty, or rugged mountains;

also appears in place names.

A character used in the word 嶎嵂, meaningalso appears in place names.

Usage highlights

Towering mountainsLofty peaksRugged terrain

Synonyms

  • 嵂— lofty, towering (often paired with 嶎)
  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— high, steep

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain range appears towering and rugged (嶎嵂).
  • We passed through the 嶎嵂 peaks during our hike.
  • This region is known for its 嶎嵂 landscape.

Collocations

  • Towering mountains(嶎嵂)
  • Lofty peaks(嶎嵂)
  • Rugged terrain(嶎嵂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing mountainous landscapes.
  • Used in some historical place names to denote rugged, mountainous regions.

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