嶟 (zūn) - Steep, towering, precipitous — describes mountains or cliffs

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嶟 · zūn

Steep, towering, precipitous — describes mountains or cliffs that are high, rugged, and sharply rising.

Steep, towering, precipitous — describes mountains or cliffs

Usage highlights

Steep and toweringPrecipitous cliffsRugged peaksTowering and majesticSheer and steep

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands steep and majestic (山势嶟岏).
  • Cliffs rising sheer and precipitous (嶟岩峭壁).
  • Rugged peaks piercing the clouds (嶟峦耸翠).

Collocations

  • Steep and towering(嶟岏)
  • Precipitous cliffs(嶟岩)
  • Rugged peaks(嶟峦)
  • Towering and majestic(嶟巍)
  • Sheer and steep(嶟峭)

Idioms

  • Steep peaks and towering cliffs(嶟岩峭壁)
  • Majestic and precipitous mountains(嶟岏耸峙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe imposing, rugged mountain scenery.
  • Evokes imagery of majestic, untamed nature often associated with spiritual retreats or frontier landscapes.

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