蘲 (léi) - A mound, hillock, or small hill & an ancient term for a raised earthen formation.

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蘲 · léi

A mound, hillock, or small hill;

an ancient term for a raised earthen formation.

A mound, hillock, or small hillan ancient term for a raised earthen formation.

Usage highlights

small moundearthen moundhillock formationancient moundraised earth

Synonyms

  • 丘— hill, mound
  • 塚— burial mound, grave
  • 墩— mound, block

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley, ravine
  • 壑— gully, ravine

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a small mound (蘲) in the field.
  • Farmers built a raised earth formation (蘲) for drainage.
  • Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial mound (蘲) in the region.

Collocations

  • small mound(蘲丘)
  • earthen mound(土蘲)
  • hillock formation(蘲形)
  • ancient mound(古蘲)
  • raised earth(起蘲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing geographical features.
  • Represents ancient Chinese understanding of landforms and topography.
  • Used in historical contexts for agricultural or burial mounds.

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