嶺 (lǐng) - Ridge, mountain range — refers to a continuous

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嶺 · lǐng

Ridge, mountain range — refers to a continuous elevated crest or chain of mountains, often forming a natural boundary.

Ridge, mountain range — refers to a continuous

Usage highlights

Mountain ridgeQinling MountainsFive Ridges regionCross mountains and ridgesRidge pathCloud

Synonyms

  • 山— mountain (broader term)
  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 岡— ridge, hillock (smaller scale)

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 淵— abyss, deep pool

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We hiked along the mountain ridge (山嶺).
  • The Five Ridges region in southern China (五嶺).
  • Crossing the mountain pass (翻山越嶺).
  • The Qinling Mountains (秦嶺) are a major geographical divide.

Collocations

  • Mountain ridge(山嶺)
  • Qinling Mountains(秦嶺)
  • Five Ridges region(五嶺)
  • Cross mountains and ridges(翻山越嶺)
  • Ridge path(嶺路)
  • Cloud-covered ridge(雲嶺)

Idioms

  • Crossing mountains and ridges(翻山越嶺)
  • High mountains and long ridges(崇山峻嶺)
  • Climbing mountains and fording streams(跋山涉嶺)
  • Towering peaks and steep ridges(重山峻嶺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to describe major mountain ranges that formed natural boundaries between regions in China.
  • The Five Ridges (五嶺) marked the traditional boundary between central China and the Lingnan region.
  • Appears frequently in classical Chinese poetry describing majestic natural landscapes.

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