嶪 (yè) - High and towering (of mountains) & majestic

嶪Tone 4

yè ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

嶪 · yè

High and towering (of mountains);

majestic;

grand;

imposing.

High and towering (of mountains)majesticgrand

Usage highlights

Towering and majesticMajestic mountainLofty peakImposing cliffGrand and toweringMajestic appearance

Synonyms

  • 巍— high; lofty
  • 峨— high; lofty
  • 峻— steep; high
  • 崇— high; lofty

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands tall and majestic (巍峨嶪立).
  • A towering and imposing mountain range (嶪峨的山脉).
  • The ancient temple was built on a lofty cliff (建在嶪崖上的古寺).

Collocations

  • Towering and majestic(嶪峨)
  • Majestic mountain(嶪山)
  • Lofty peak(嶪峰)
  • Imposing cliff(嶪崖)
  • Grand and towering(嶪巍)
  • Majestic appearance(嶪貌)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(嶪峨耸立)
  • Lofty and imposing(嶪然屹立)
  • Grand and magnificent(嶪嶪壮观)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the imposing grandeur of mountains and landscapes.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts to convey a sense of awe and majesty.
  • The character's structure with multiple '山' (mountain) components reinforces its meaning related to height and grandeur.

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