嶖 (yān) - Yān — an ancient/archaic character meaning mountain peak & also appears in historical place names.

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yān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶖 · yān

Yān — an ancient/archaic character meaning mountain peak or summit;

also appears in historical place names.

Yān — an ancient/archaic character meaning mountain peakalso appears in historical place names.

Usage highlights

Mountain peakYan mountainLofty peakSteep summit

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 巅— mountain top, summit
  • 岭— mountain range, ridge

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 渊— deep pool, abyss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak (嶖) was shrouded in mist.
  • An ancient place name recorded in historical texts (嶖山).
  • The character appears in some classical dictionaries (嶖).

Collocations

  • Mountain peak(嶖峰)
  • Yan mountain(嶖山)
  • Lofty peak(高嶖)
  • Steep summit(峻嶖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • Primarily found in historical texts and classical dictionaries.
  • Represents the classical Chinese appreciation for mountainous landscapes.

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