窱 (tiǎo) - Deep, secluded, quiet — describes a place that

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tiǎo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

窱 · tiǎo

Deep, secluded, quiet — describes a place that is remote, tranquil, and difficult to access, often used in classical literature to depict serene natural settings.

Deep, secluded, quiet — describes a place that

Usage highlights

Secluded and deepDeep and quietQuiet and remoteDeep valleySecluded pathTranquil forest

Synonyms

  • 幽— secluded, quiet
  • 深— deep, profound
  • 邃— remote, profound

Antonyms

  • 喧— noisy, bustling
  • 闹— lively, bustling
  • 浅— shallow, superficial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path leads to a secluded valley (窈窱的山谷).
  • They discovered a deep and quiet cave (幽窱的洞穴).
  • The ancient temple was hidden in a remote forest (林壑窱然).

Collocations

  • Secluded and deep(幽窱)
  • Deep and quiet(窈窱)
  • Quiet and remote(窱邃)
  • Deep valley(窱谷)
  • Secluded path(窱径)
  • Tranquil forest(窱林)

Idioms

  • Deep and secluded(窈窱幽深)
  • Quiet and profound(窱然深邃)
  • Remote and tranquil(窱邈幽静)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe natural landscapes.
  • Often used in Buddhist texts to describe secluded monastic environments.
  • Represents the traditional Chinese aesthetic appreciation for quiet, remote natural settings.

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