嶛 (liáo) - High and steep (of mountains) & lofty

嶛Tone 2

liáo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

嘹林

嶛 · liáo

High and steep (of mountains);

lofty;

towering.

High and steep (of mountains)loftytowering.

Usage highlights

High and steep mountainsLofty peaksTowering cliffsRugged ridgesSteep mountain rangePrecipitous summit

Synonyms

  • 峻— high and steep
  • 峭— precipitous
  • 巍— lofty, towering

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is extremely high and steep (山嶛).
  • He gazed at the towering cliffs (嶛崖).
  • The landscape features rugged, lofty mountains (嶛岭).

Collocations

  • High and steep mountains(山嶛)
  • Lofty peaks(嶛峰)
  • Towering cliffs(嶛崖)
  • Rugged ridges(嶛岭)
  • Steep mountain range(嶛嶂)
  • Precipitous summit(嶛顶)

Idioms

  • Lofty peaks and steep ridges(嶛峰嶛岭)
  • Towering and majestic(嶛嶛巍巍)
  • Precipitous cliffs and deep ravines(嶛崖峭壑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used primarily in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Appears in poetic descriptions of natural landscapes, emphasizing grandeur and inaccessibility.
  • Rare in modern usage, preserved mainly in literary contexts and place names.

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