嶣 (jiāo) - High, lofty, towering & specifically refers to a high mountain peak.

嶣Tone 1

jiāo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶣 · jiāo

High, lofty, towering;

specifically refers to a high mountain peak.

High, lofty, toweringspecifically refers to a high mountain peak.

Usage highlights

Lofty peakHigh mountainTowering and steepLofty summitHigh and precipitousMountain peak

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is towering and steep (山嶣).
  • He climbed to the summit of the lofty peak (嶣峰).
  • The ancient temple stands on a high mountain (嶣山).

Collocations

  • Lofty peak(嶣峰)
  • High mountain(嶣山)
  • Towering and steep(嶣峭)
  • Lofty summit(嶣顶)
  • High and precipitous(嶣峻)
  • Mountain peak(山嶣)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and grotesque rocks(嶣峰怪石)
  • Lofty mountains and long rivers(嶣山长水)
  • High peaks piercing the clouds(嶣峰插云)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, towering mountains.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of natural landscapes.
  • Represents the aesthetic ideal of sublime natural beauty in Chinese culture.

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