嶾 (yǐn) - Lofty, towering — describes mountains that are high,

嶾Tone 3

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嶾 · yǐn

Lofty, towering — describes mountains that are high, steep, and majestic.

Lofty, towering — describes mountains that are high,

Usage highlights

Lofty and toweringMajestic mountainsSteep peaksTowering ridgesLofty cliffsMajestic and steep

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峨— high, lofty
  • 峻— steep, high

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are lofty and majestic (山势嶾嶙).
  • We gazed at the towering ridges (仰望嶾嶾的山岭).
  • The cliff appears dangerously steep (悬崖显得十分嶾峻).

Collocations

  • Lofty and towering(嶾嶾)
  • Majestic mountains(嶾峨)
  • Steep peaks(嶾峰)
  • Towering ridges(嶾岭)
  • Lofty cliffs(嶾崖)
  • Majestic and steep(嶾峻)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(嶾嶾峨峨)
  • Lofty and steep(嶾嶾峻峻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe the imposing appearance of mountains.
  • Often appears in poetry and landscape descriptions to convey a sense of grandeur.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for majestic natural scenery.

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