嶥 (jué) - High mountain peak & steep, towering mountain.

嶥Tone 2

jué ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶥 · jué

High mountain peak;

steep, towering mountain.

High mountain peaksteep, towering mountain.

Usage highlights

Lofty peakSteep and toweringMountain peakHigh and precipitousTowering rock

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 峻— steep, high
  • 嶂— cliff, precipice

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, ravine
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak towers into the clouds (嶥峰入云).
  • A steep and dangerous mountain path (嶥险的山路).
  • Climbing the lofty peak (攀登嶥嶂).

Collocations

  • Lofty peak(嶥峰)
  • Steep and towering(嶥峻)
  • Mountain peak(山嶥)
  • High and precipitous(嶥嶂)
  • Towering rock(嶥岩)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and steep ridges(嶥峰险嶂)
  • Precipitous cliffs and towering crags(嶥岩峭壁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain landscapes.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese aesthetic appreciation for dramatic natural scenery.
  • Often appears in poetic descriptions of famous mountains and remote regions.

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