嶬 (yí) - High and steep mountain & towering peak

嶬Tone 2

yí ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

嶬 · yí

High and steep mountain;

towering peak;

perilous cliff.

High and steep mountaintowering peakperilous cliff.

Usage highlights

High and steep mountainPerilous cliffTowering peakMountainous and steepLofty and precipitousRocky cliff

Synonyms

  • 峻— high and steep
  • 峨— lofty, towering
  • 险— precipitous, dangerous

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even
  • 缓— gentle, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is high and steep (山嶬).
  • We climbed the perilous cliff (险嶬).
  • The towering peaks were shrouded in mist (嶬峰).

Collocations

  • High and steep mountain(山嶬)
  • Perilous cliff(险嶬)
  • Towering peak(嶬峰)
  • Mountainous and steep(嶬峨)
  • Lofty and precipitous(嶬峻)
  • Rocky cliff(岩嶬)

Idioms

  • High mountains and steep cliffs(崇山嶬岭)
  • Towering and majestic(嶬峨壮丽)
  • Perilous peaks and dangerous ridges(嶬峰险嶂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic, imposing mountain landscapes.
  • Often appears in poetry and descriptive prose to convey a sense of awe and natural grandeur.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese appreciation for dramatic, mountainous scenery.

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