() - He — a rare Chinese character referring to

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hè | 13 strokes | radical:

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He — a rare Chinese character referring to a tall and steep mountain, often used in place names.

He — a rare Chinese character referring to

Usage highlights

He mountaintall and steepHe rock/cliffsteep HeHe peak

Synonyms

  • steep, high
  • high, lofty
  • cliff, precipice

Antonyms

  • flat, level
  • smooth, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain appears tall and steep (山势碋峨).
  • This is Mount He (碋山).
  • The cliff is dangerously steep (碋岩).

Collocations

  • He mountain(碋山)
  • tall and steep(碋峨)
  • He rock/cliff(碋岩)
  • steep He(碋峻)
  • He peak(碋峰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in geographical names to describe mountainous terrain.
  • A rare character not commonly used in modern Chinese.
  • Reflects the descriptive nature of Chinese characters for natural landscapes.

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