灪 (yù) - Describes towering, majestic mountains & vast, dense forests

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yù ｜ 32 strokes ｜ radical:

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灪 · yù

Describes towering, majestic mountains;

vast, dense forests;

or turbulent, swirling waters.

Often used in classical literature to depict grand, overwhelming natural scenery.

Describes towering, majestic mountainsvast, dense forestsor turbulent, swirling waters. Often used in classical

Usage highlights

Majestic mountainsDense forestSwirling watersTowering peaksVast and deepOverwhelming grandeur

Synonyms

  • 巍— towering, lofty
  • 峨— high, lofty
  • 郁— dense, lush

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, even
  • 浅— shallow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountains stand tall and majestic (山势灪然).
  • Ancient trees form a dense forest (古木灪郁).
  • The river flows with swirling turbulence (江水灪漩).

Collocations

  • Majestic mountains(山势灪然)
  • Dense forest(灪郁)
  • Swirling waters(灪漩)
  • Towering peaks(峰峦灪)
  • Vast and deep(灪瀚)
  • Overwhelming grandeur(灪莽)

Idioms

  • Towering mountains and vast seas(山灪海涵)
  • Majestic and profound(灪瀚深邃)
  • Dense and impenetrable(灪郁葱茏)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe grand natural landscapes.
  • Represents the traditional aesthetic appreciation of nature's overwhelming power and beauty.
  • Considered a highly literary character, rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese.

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