巋 (kuī) - Lofty, towering & majestic

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kuī ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

巋 · kuī

Lofty, towering;

majestic;

grand;

used to describe something that stands tall and imposing.

Lofty, toweringmajesticgrand

Usage highlights

Lofty and majesticStand firm and unshakenStand aloneLofty mountainGrand and imposingMajestic appearance

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 卑— low, humble
  • 微— small, insignificant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain stands lofty and majestic (岿然不动).
  • He remained unshaken amidst the chaos (岿然不动).
  • The ancient temple stands alone on the hill (岿然独存).

Collocations

  • Lofty and majestic(岿巍)
  • Stand firm and unshaken(岿然不动)
  • Stand alone(岿然独存)
  • Lofty mountain(岿山)
  • Grand and imposing(岿崎)
  • Majestic appearance(岿嶻)

Idioms

  • Stand firm and unshaken(岿然不动)
  • Stand alone(岿然独存)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe majestic mountains or unshakable moral character.
  • Carries connotations of stability, grandeur, and resilience in Chinese culture.

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