嶠 (jiào) - A high, pointed mountain peak & a steep, precipitous mountain ridge.

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嶠 · jiào

A high, pointed mountain peak;

a steep, precipitous mountain ridge.

A high, pointed mountain peaka steep, precipitous mountain ridge.

Usage highlights

Mountain peakCloudSummit ridgeSteep bridge/passHigh mountainPeak and ridge

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 嶺— mountain range, ridge
  • 巒— mountain range, peak

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, ravine
  • 淵— deep pool, abyss

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak was sharp and steep (山嶠).
  • They crossed the high mountain pass (雲嶠).
  • The expedition aimed for the summit (峰嶠).
  • A bridge spans the deep gorge (斷嶠).

Collocations

  • Mountain peak(山嶠)
  • Cloud-capped peak(雲嶠)
  • Summit ridge(峰嶠)
  • Steep bridge/pass(斷嶠)
  • High mountain(高嶠)
  • Peak and ridge(嶠岳)

Idioms

  • Cloud-capped peaks and mist-enshrouded ridges(雲嶠霧嶺)
  • Towering peaks and steep ridges(危峰峻嶠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese poetry and landscape descriptions to depict majestic, towering mountains.
  • Often used in geographical names for prominent peaks or mountain passes, especially in southern China.
  • Evokes imagery of natural grandeur, remoteness, and challenge in literary contexts.

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