竨 (diào) - Standing tall and upright & towering

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diào ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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竨 · diào

Standing tall and upright;

towering;

steep and lofty appearance.

Standing tall and uprighttoweringsteep and lofty appearance.

Usage highlights

Standing tallTowering steeplyLofty and uprightSteep peakMajestic appearance

Synonyms

  • 耸— towering, lofty
  • 峙— stand erect, tower
  • 屹— stand firm, towering

Antonyms

  • 俯— bend down, lower
  • 伏— prostrate, lie down
  • 矮— short, low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands tall and majestic (山峰竨立).
  • Ancient pagodas stand upright against the sky (古塔竨立).
  • Tall buildings rise steeply (高楼竨起).

Collocations

  • Standing tall(竨立)
  • Towering steeply(竨峙)
  • Lofty and upright(竨然)
  • Steep peak(竨峰)
  • Majestic appearance(竨巍)

Idioms

  • Towering like a mountain peak(竨若峰峦)
  • Standing tall and firm(竨然屹立)
  • Majestic and imposing(竨巍壮观)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to describe the majestic appearance of mountains, buildings, or other tall structures.
  • Often appears in literary descriptions of natural landscapes and architectural grandeur.
  • Carries connotations of dignity, stability, and imposing presence.

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