嶜 (jīn) - High and steep mountain peak & towering and precipitous.

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jīn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶜 · jīn

High and steep mountain peak;

towering and precipitous.

High and steep mountain peaktowering and precipitous.

Usage highlights

High and steep peakTowering cliffPrecipitous mountainLofty summitSheer rock face

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is high and steep (嶜峻).
  • We climbed the towering cliff (嶜岩).
  • The landscape features precipitous peaks (嶜岑).

Collocations

  • High and steep peak(嶜岑)
  • Towering cliff(嶜岩)
  • Precipitous mountain(嶜峻)
  • Lofty summit(嶜嶜)
  • Sheer rock face(嶜崖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain scenery.
  • Represents the aesthetic ideal of sublime natural landscapes in traditional Chinese poetry and painting.

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