(náo) - Nao — refers to a high mountain peak & describes something lofty and towering.

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náo | 16 strokes | radical:

· náo

Nao — refers to a high mountain peak;

describes something lofty and towering.

Nao — refers to a high mountain peakdescribes something lofty and towering.

Usage highlights

Mountain NaoHigh NaoNao rock/cliffLofty NaoTowering Nao

Synonyms

  • peak, summit
  • mountain top, summit
  • high, steep

Antonyms

  • valley, ravine
  • depression, low-lying area

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is extremely high (山嶩).
  • He climbed the lofty peak (高嶩).
  • The towering cliffs were magnificent (嶩岩).

Collocations

  • Mountain Nao(山嶩)
  • High Nao(高嶩)
  • Nao rock/cliff(嶩岩)
  • Lofty Nao(巍嶩)
  • Towering Nao(嶩峻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts describing mountainous terrain.
  • Used in poetic contexts to convey majesty and grandeur of natural landscapes.

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