巐 (chǎo) - Lofty, towering (of mountains) & majestic, grand

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chǎo ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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巐 · chǎo

Lofty, towering (of mountains);

majestic, grand;

a character used in ancient texts and place names.

Lofty, towering (of mountains)majestic, granda character used in ancient texts and place

Usage highlights

Lofty mountainMajestic peakGrand and toweringAncient place name

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 卑— low, humble
  • 洼— low-lying, depressed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is lofty and majestic (巐).
  • An ancient place name in China (巐).
  • Used in classical Chinese poetry to describe grandeur (巐).

Collocations

  • Lofty mountain(巐山)
  • Majestic peak(巐峰)
  • Grand and towering(巐巍)
  • Ancient place name(巐地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and historical place names.
  • Evokes imagery of majestic, towering mountains, conveying a sense of grandeur and stability.

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