嶦 (zhān) - Mountain peak & steep, towering mountain

嶦Tone 1

zhān ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

善上

嶦 · zhān

Mountain peak;

steep, towering mountain;

also refers to a specific mountain in Shandong province.

Mountain peaksteep, towering mountainalso refers to a specific mountain in Shandong

Usage highlights

Mountain peakSteep cliffSummitMount YanzhiLofty peakRocky crag

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 巅— mountain top, summit
  • 岭— mountain range, ridge
  • 峦— mountain range, peaks

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 渊— deep pool, abyss
  • 洼— depression, low-lying area

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak (山嶦) was shrouded in clouds.
  • They climbed the steep cliff (嶦崖).
  • Mount Yanzhi (嶦支山) is located in Shandong province.
  • The towering summit (嶦顶) offered a spectacular view.

Collocations

  • Mountain peak(山嶦)
  • Steep cliff(嶦崖)
  • Summit(嶦顶)
  • Mount Yanzhi(嶦支山)
  • Lofty peak(高嶦)
  • Rocky crag(嶦岩)

Idioms

  • Towering peaks and precipitous ridges(嶦峦叠嶂)
  • Sheer cliffs and overhanging rocks(嶦崖峭壁)
  • Majestic mountain range(巍巍嶦岳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing mountainous landscapes and geography.
  • Refers specifically to Mount Yanzhi in Shandong, mentioned in historical records.
  • Used in poetic contexts to convey majesty, stability, and natural grandeur.

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