嶔 (qīn) - Lofty, towering, steep (of mountains) & describes high, rugged peaks.

嶔Tone 1

qīn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

嶔 · qīn

Lofty, towering, steep (of mountains);

describes high, rugged peaks.

Lofty, towering, steep (of mountains)describes high, rugged peaks.

Usage highlights

Lofty and steepTowering cliffLofty mountainSteep and unevenLofty and toweringRugged landscape

Synonyms

  • 峻— high, steep
  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 崎— rugged, uneven

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is steep and lofty (山势嶔崎).
  • He climbed the towering cliff (攀登嶔岩).
  • The landscape is rugged and uneven (嶔崎磊落).

Collocations

  • Lofty and steep(嶔崎)
  • Towering cliff(嶔岩)
  • Lofty mountain(嶔岑)
  • Steep and uneven(嶔斜)
  • Lofty and towering(嶔崟)
  • Rugged landscape(嶔崎磊落)

Idioms

  • Rugged and uneven, yet open and upright(嶔崎磊落)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Evokes a sense of natural grandeur and untamed beauty, aligning with traditional Chinese aesthetic values.
  • The character's complexity and rarity lend it a classical, scholarly feel.

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