嶷 (yí) - Steep, lofty & majestic

嶷Tone 2

yí ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

嶷 · yí

Steep, lofty;

majestic;

used in the name of the Nine Peaks (九嶷) in Hunan, China;

also means wise, discerning.

Steep, loftymajesticused in the name of the Nine Peaks

Usage highlights

Nine Peaks MountainDiscerning wisdomPrecocious childLofty and steepMajestic appearance

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— steep, high
  • 智— wisdom, intelligent

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Nine Peaks Mountain (九嶷山) is a famous scenic area.
  • He is known for his discerning wisdom (嶷然 wisdom).
  • The child showed remarkable intelligence (幼而岐嶷).

Collocations

  • Nine Peaks Mountain(九嶷山)
  • Discerning wisdom(嶷然)
  • Precocious child(岐嶷)
  • Lofty and steep(嶷嶷)
  • Majestic appearance(嶷尔)

Idioms

  • Precocious and intelligent from childhood(岐嶷)
  • The majestic Nine Peaks(九嶷巍巍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 九嶷山 (Jiǔyí Shān) is a historically significant mountain in Hunan, associated with the legendary Emperor Shun who was said to be buried there.
  • The character conveys a sense of lofty majesty and intellectual discernment, often used in classical literature.
  • In naming, it can imply wisdom, stability, and a noble character.

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