礹 (yán) - Yán — high and steep & towering

礹Tone 2

yán ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

妍嬿

礹 · yán

Yán — high and steep;

towering;

majestic;

also used in names to convey grandeur and stability.

Yán — high and steeptoweringmajestic

Usage highlights

Majestic and steepTowering cliffGrand and loftySteep peakImposing and dignifiedMajestic appearance

Synonyms

  • 岩— rock; cliff (sharing the stone radical and similar meaning of solidity)
  • 严— strict; rigorous (similar sound and connotation of firmness)
  • 峻— steep; lofty (similar meaning of height and majesty)

Antonyms

  • 平— flat; level (opposite of steep and towering)
  • 缓— gentle; slow (opposite of steep and abrupt)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak is majestic and steep (山势礹峻).
  • His name conveys a sense of grandeur (他的名字寓意礹伟).
  • The ancient temple stands on a towering cliff (古寺立于礹崖之上).

Collocations

  • Majestic and steep(礹峻)
  • Towering cliff(礹崖)
  • Grand and lofty(礹伟)
  • Steep peak(礹峰)
  • Imposing and dignified(礹严)
  • Majestic appearance(礹貌)

Idioms

  • Majestic and unyielding(礹然不动)
  • Towering and steep(礹嶂叠翠)
  • Grand and solemn(礹严雄伟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe majestic natural landscapes like mountains and cliffs.
  • In naming, it conveys a sense of grandeur, stability, and unshakable character.
  • The character's composition with 'stone' radical emphasizes solidity and permanence.

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