窎 (diào) - Distant, remote, deep & describes something far away or profound, often used

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diào ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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窎 · diào

Distant, remote, deep;

describes something far away or profound, often used in literary contexts.

Distant, remote, deepdescribes something far away or profound, often used

Usage highlights

Remote and deepDeep valleyFarSecluded and quietDistant placeDeep and profound

Synonyms

  • 远— far, distant
  • 深— deep, profound
  • 幽— secluded, quiet

Antonyms

  • 近— near, close
  • 浅— shallow, superficial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain village is remote and secluded (窎远的山村).
  • His thoughts are profound and far-reaching (思想窎远).
  • They live in a deep valley (住在窎谷中).

Collocations

  • Remote and deep(窎远)
  • Deep valley(窎谷)
  • Far-reaching thoughts(思想窎远)
  • Secluded and quiet(窎静)
  • Distant place(窎处)
  • Deep and profound(窎深)

Idioms

  • Remote and secluded(窎远幽深)
  • Deep and profound meaning(意义窎深)
  • Far away and hard to reach(窎远难及)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe remote, secluded places or profound thoughts.
  • The character contains the 'cave' radical (穴), suggesting depth and seclusion.
  • Rare in modern everyday usage but preserved in literary and poetic contexts.

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