巈 (jú) - Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that & also used to describe something grand and imposing.

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巈 · jú

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks that are high, steep, and majestic;

also used to describe something grand and imposing.

Lofty, towering — describes mountains or peaks thatalso used to describe something grand and imposing.

Usage highlights

Lofty mountainsTowering peaksSteep cliffsMajestic and toweringHigh and steepGrand and imposing

Synonyms

  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 峻— steep, high
  • 嶙— jagged, rugged (of mountains)

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even
  • 低— low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is lofty and steep (巈巈的山峰).
  • He climbed the towering cliff (攀登巈巈的悬崖).
  • The ancient temple stands on a high peak (古寺立于巈峰之上).

Collocations

  • Lofty mountains(巈巈群山)
  • Towering peaks(巈峰)
  • Steep cliffs(巈崖)
  • Majestic and towering(巈巍)
  • High and steep(巈峻)
  • Grand and imposing(巈伟)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(巈巈巍巍)
  • Lofty peaks reaching the sky(巈峰插天)
  • Steep and dangerous cliffs(巈崖峭壁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic natural landscapes.
  • Often appears in poetry and prose depicting mountains, conveying a sense of grandeur and awe.
  • Rare in modern usage, mostly preserved in literary contexts or place names.

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