(kǔn) - Describes the appearance of stones or rocks & used in classical texts to depict rugged or

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kǔn | 12 strokes | radical:

· kǔn

Describes the appearance of stones or rocks;

used in classical texts to depict rugged or uneven stone formations.

Describes the appearance of stones or rocksused in classical texts to depict rugged or

Usage highlights

rugged stonesuneven rocksstony cliffrocky and jaggedrough stone path

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path was rugged with stones (硱硱不平).
  • He described the rocky terrain as uneven (硱碒).
  • The ancient text mentioned a stony cliff (硱磳).

Collocations

  • rugged stones(硱硱)
  • uneven rocks(硱碒)
  • stony cliff(硱磳)
  • rocky and jagged(硱磈)
  • rough stone path(硱石之路)

Idioms

  • Rugged and uneven stones(硱硱不平)
  • Jagged rocky formations(硱碒参差)
  • Precipitous stony cliffs(硱磳嶙峋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe natural landscapes.
  • Often used in conjunction with other rare characters to depict mountainous or rocky scenery.
  • Reflects the classical aesthetic of appreciating rugged natural beauty.

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