磦 (biāo) - High mountain peak & steep cliff

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biāo ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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磦 · biāo

High mountain peak;

steep cliff;

also used in names.

High mountain peaksteep cliffalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Mountain peakHigh cliffRocky outcropSteep precipiceCliff face

Synonyms

  • 峰— peak, summit
  • 崖— cliff, precipice
  • 巅— mountain top, summit

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, ravine
  • 洼— depression, low-lying area

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is very steep (山磦).
  • He climbed the high cliff (高磦).
  • This area has many rocky outcrops (石磦).

Collocations

  • Mountain peak(山磦)
  • High cliff(高磦)
  • Rocky outcrop(石磦)
  • Steep precipice(陡磦)
  • Cliff face(磦壁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in geographical names to describe prominent mountain features.
  • Appears in some personal names, often conveying strength and stability.

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