慸 (dì) - High & lofty

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慸 · dì

High;

lofty;

elevated;

also refers to something extreme or excessive.

Highloftyelevated

Usage highlights

Lofty peakHigh ambitionTall buildingNoble characterExtreme heightExcessive behavior

Synonyms

  • 高— high; tall
  • 崇— lofty; sublime
  • 峻— high; steep

Antonyms

  • 低— low
  • 卑— low; humble
  • 下— below; inferior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is extremely high (慸峰).
  • His ambition is lofty and far-reaching (慸志).
  • The building stands tall and imposing (慸楼).
  • She has an exceptionally noble character (慸德).

Collocations

  • Lofty peak(慸峰)
  • High ambition(慸志)
  • Tall building(慸楼)
  • Noble character(慸德)
  • Extreme height(慸高)
  • Excessive behavior(慸行)

Idioms

  • Lofty and unattainable(慸不可攀)
  • Extremely high and steep(慸峻险要)
  • Noble and virtuous character(慸德高行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described physical height and elevation, later extended to moral and spiritual loftiness.
  • In classical literature, often used to describe mountains, ambitions, or moral character that stands above ordinary levels.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts and specialized contexts.

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