磼 (zá) - Describes the sound of stones falling or colliding & used in classical Chinese to depict rocky or

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磼 · zá

Describes the sound of stones falling or colliding;

used in classical Chinese to depict rocky or stony terrain.

Describes the sound of stones falling or collidingused in classical Chinese to depict rocky or

Usage highlights

Sound of stonesRocky terrainStone collisionMountain rocksStony path

Synonyms

  • 磊— pile of stones; rocky
  • 岩— rock; cliff

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft; gentle
  • 平— flat; smooth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of falling stones (磼磼) echoed in the valley.
  • The path was rugged and stony (磼磼 path).
  • Ancient texts describe rocky mountainsides (磼磼 cliffs).

Collocations

  • Sound of stones(磼磼)
  • Rocky terrain(磼磼之地)
  • Stone collision(磼石)
  • Mountain rocks(山磼)
  • Stony path(磼道)

Idioms

  • Describing rocky mountains(磼磼之山)
  • Sound of tumbling stones(磼磼之声)
  • Rugged stone terrain(磼磼之地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature describing geological features.
  • Used in onomatopoeic contexts to mimic the sound of stones or rocks.
  • Represents ancient Chinese attention to natural sounds and landscapes in literature.

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