巀 (jié) - High mountain & towering peak

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jié ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

巀 · jié

High mountain;

towering peak;

majestic mountain appearance.

High mountaintowering peakmajestic mountain appearance.

Usage highlights

Majestic mountain peakTowering mountainHigh peakLofty summitSteep cliff

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 洼— low-lying, depression
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak appears majestic (巀嶭).
  • He climbed the towering mountain (巀山).
  • The poem describes a high peak (巀峰).

Collocations

  • Majestic mountain peak(巀嶭)
  • Towering mountain(巀山)
  • High peak(巀峰)
  • Lofty summit(巀巅)
  • Steep cliff(巀崖)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic peaks(巀嶭巍峨)
  • Lofty and steep mountain range(巀巀嶭嶭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing majestic mountain scenery.
  • Used in poetic contexts to convey grandeur and imposing natural beauty.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese appreciation for mountainous landscapes in art and literature.

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