嶏 (pèi) - Collapse, fall apart & crumbling

嶏Tone 4

pèi ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶏 · pèi

Collapse, fall apart;

crumbling;

also refers to a dangerous, precipitous cliff.

Collapse, fall apartcrumblingalso refers to a dangerous, precipitous cliff.

Usage highlights

Collapsing cliffCrumbling wallStructure collapseDangerous precipice

Synonyms

  • 崩— collapse, fall apart
  • 塌— collapse, cave in
  • 坏— break, ruin

Antonyms

  • 固— solid, firm
  • 稳— stable, steady

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient wall is crumbling (嶏).
  • They avoided the dangerous cliff (嶏崖).
  • The structure showed signs of collapse (嶏坏).

Collocations

  • Collapsing cliff(嶏崖)
  • Crumbling wall(嶏墙)
  • Structure collapse(嶏坏)
  • Dangerous precipice(嶏险)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a rare, archaic character primarily found in classical texts.
  • It often describes geological or structural instability, conveying a sense of danger or decay.

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