碒 (yín) - Yín — refers to a high, steep, rugged & describes towering, jagged cliffs.

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yín ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

碒 · yín

Yín — refers to a high, steep, rugged mountain peak;

describes towering, jagged cliffs.

Yín — refers to a high, steep, ruggeddescribes towering, jagged cliffs.

Usage highlights

Rugged cliffsJagged cliffsTowering peaksSteep mountainRugged and unevenLofty and steep

Synonyms

  • 岩— rock; cliff
  • 峰— peak; summit
  • 峻— steep; lofty

Antonyms

  • 平— flat; level
  • 坦— smooth; even

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peaks are rugged and steep (碒岩).
  • We climbed the jagged cliffs (碒崖).
  • The landscape features towering peaks (碒峰).

Collocations

  • Rugged cliffs(碒岩)
  • Jagged cliffs(碒崖)
  • Towering peaks(碒峰)
  • Steep mountain(碒山)
  • Rugged and uneven(碒崎)
  • Lofty and steep(碒峻)

Idioms

  • Rugged cliffs and steep peaks(碒岩峭壁)
  • Lofty and precipitous(碒峻险峭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily a literary character describing dramatic, mountainous landscapes.
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and prose to evoke grandeur and natural majesty.
  • Reflects traditional Chinese aesthetic appreciation for rugged, imposing natural scenery.

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