嶰 (xiè) - A gorge or ravine between mountains & a mountain valley.

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xiè ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

嶰 · xiè

A gorge or ravine between mountains;

a mountain valley.

A gorge or ravine between mountainsa mountain valley.

Usage highlights

Mountain gorgeSecluded valleyRavineDeep gorgeMountain stream in a gorge

Synonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 壑— deep gully, ravine
  • 涧— mountain stream, gully

Antonyms

  • 峰— mountain peak
  • 巅— summit, peak

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain gorge was deep and narrow (嶰壑).
  • They explored the secluded valley (幽嶰).
  • Water flowed through the ravine (嶰谷).

Collocations

  • Mountain gorge(嶰壑)
  • Secluded valley(幽嶰)
  • Ravine(嶰谷)
  • Deep gorge(深嶰)
  • Mountain stream in a gorge(嶰溪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing mountainous landscapes.
  • Used in poetic contexts to evoke imagery of remote, natural settings.

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