嶐 (lóng) - Lofty, towering — describes mountains or structures that

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嶐 · lóng

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or structures that rise high and majestic.

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or structures that

Usage highlights

Lofty peakTowering mountainMajestic appearanceRising highTowering and majesticGrand and lofty

Synonyms

  • 隆— prosperous, grand (similar sound, different meaning)
  • 高— high, tall
  • 巍— lofty, towering

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands lofty and grand (山峰嶐起).
  • Ancient pagodas often have a towering appearance (古塔嶐然).
  • The building's design gives it a majestic silhouette (建筑嶐耸).

Collocations

  • Lofty peak(嶐峰)
  • Towering mountain(嶐山)
  • Majestic appearance(嶐然)
  • Rising high(嶐起)
  • Towering and majestic(嶐耸)
  • Grand and lofty(嶐巍)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and majestic ridges(嶐峰巍岭)
  • Lofty and magnificent(嶐然壮丽)
  • Rising high and standing firm(嶐起屹立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe the grandeur of mountains and large structures.
  • Often appears in poetic and literary contexts to convey majesty and grandeur.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in historical texts and place names.

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