嶱 (kě) - Lofty and steep mountain & describes a rugged, majestic mountain landscape.

嶱Tone 3

kě ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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嶱 · kě

Lofty and steep mountain;

describes a rugged, majestic mountain landscape.

Lofty and steep mountaindescribes a rugged, majestic mountain landscape.

Usage highlights

Rugged mountainSteep cliffsMajestic peaksLofty mountain rangeRugged terrain

Synonyms

  • 嵑— lofty mountain peak
  • 峻— steep, high
  • 巍— towering, lofty

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain appears rugged and majestic (山势嶱嵑).
  • We climbed the steep cliffs (嶱嵑的悬崖).
  • The landscape is characterized by lofty peaks (嶱嵑的山峰).

Collocations

  • Rugged mountain(嶱嵑)
  • Steep cliffs(嶱嵑的悬崖)
  • Majestic peaks(嶱嵑的山峰)
  • Lofty mountain range(嶱嵑的山脉)
  • Rugged terrain(嶱嵑的地形)

Idioms

  • Rugged and majestic mountains(嶱嵑群山)
  • Steep and towering peaks(嶱嵑峰峦)
  • Lofty and precipitous cliffs(嶱嵑悬崖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic mountain scenery.
  • Often appears in poetry and landscape descriptions to convey grandeur and natural beauty.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese appreciation for rugged, natural landscapes.

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