() - Slope of a mountain & a steep incline or hillside.

Tone 3

bǐ | 15 strokes | radical:

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Slope of a mountain;

a steep incline or hillside.

Slope of a mountaina steep incline or hillside.

Usage highlights

Mountain slopeSloping terrainSteep inclineHillsideRugged slope

Synonyms

  • slope, incline
  • 斜坡slope, inclined surface

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path leads up a steep slope (山貏).
  • They built a house on the hillside (山坡).
  • The terrain is rugged and sloping (貏崎).

Collocations

  • Mountain slope(山貏)
  • Sloping terrain(貏地)
  • Steep incline(貏坡)
  • Hillside(貏侧)
  • Rugged slope(貏崎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts describing topography.
  • It reflects the detailed vocabulary ancient Chinese had for describing natural landscapes.

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