嶚 (liáo) - Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that

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嶚 · liáo

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that are high and steep.

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that

Usage highlights

Lofty mountainTowering peakLofty and steepHigh and precipitousLofty appearanceTowering and majestic

Synonyms

  • 高— high, tall
  • 峻— steep, lofty
  • 巍— towering, lofty

Antonyms

  • 低— low
  • 平— flat, level
  • 矮— short, low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is lofty and majestic (山嶚).
  • He gazed at the towering cliffs (嶚峭的悬崖).
  • The poem describes the lofty mountains (嶚山).

Collocations

  • Lofty mountain(嶚山)
  • Towering peak(嶚峰)
  • Lofty and steep(嶚峭)
  • High and precipitous(嶚峻)
  • Lofty appearance(嶚貌)
  • Towering and majestic(嶚巍)

Idioms

  • Lofty mountains and steep peaks(嶚山峻岭)
  • Towering and magnificent(嶚峋壮丽)
  • Precipitous and dangerous(嶚险)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in poetry and landscape descriptions to convey grandeur and awe.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese appreciation for mountainous landscapes in art and literature.

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