巅 (diān) - Summit, peak, top — refers to the highest & metaphorically the pinnacle or climax of something.

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diān ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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巅 · diān

Summit, peak, top — refers to the highest point of a mountain or hill;

metaphorically the pinnacle or climax of something.

Summit, peak, top — refers to the highestmetaphorically the pinnacle or climax of something.

Usage highlights

Mountain peakCareer pinnacleSummit of successPeak experienceHighest pointClimb to the summit

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 顶— top, summit
  • 极— extreme, utmost point

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, low point
  • 底— bottom, base
  • 渊— abyss, deep

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We reached the mountain peak (山巅).
  • He stood at the summit of his career (事业巅峰).
  • The climbers aimed for the highest point (最高巅).
  • This represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement (艺术之巅).

Collocations

  • Mountain peak(山巅)
  • Career pinnacle(事业巅峰)
  • Summit of success(成功之巅)
  • Peak experience(巅峰体验)
  • Highest point(最高巅)
  • Climb to the summit(登巅)

Idioms

  • Standing at the peak looking down at the small mountains(登巅望小山)
  • Reaching the summit of perfection(登峰造巅)
  • The pinnacle of achievement(成就之巅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, mountain peaks symbolize achievement, mastery, and the highest attainable state.
  • The character appears in classical poetry and literature to describe both physical heights and metaphorical accomplishments.
  • Associated with Daoist and Buddhist mountain traditions where peaks represent spiritual enlightenment.

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