逦 (lǐ) - Winding, meandering — describes a continuous, curving path & often used in literary contexts to depict scenic,
逦 · lǐ
Winding, meandering — describes a continuous, curving path or route;
often used in literary contexts to depict scenic, serpentine roads or rivers.
Winding, meandering — describes a continuous, curving pathoften used in literary contexts to depict scenic,
Usage highlights
Winding and continuousMeandering pathWinding riverSerpentine roadCurving coastlineWinding mountain range
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The mountain path winds through the hills (逦迤的山路).
- We followed the meandering river (逦迤的河流).
- The Great Wall snakes across the mountains (长城逦迤于群山之间).
Collocations
- Winding and continuous(逦迤)
- Meandering path(逦迤之路)
- Winding river(逦迤的河流)
- Serpentine road(逦迤的道路)
- Curving coastline(逦迤的海岸线)
- Winding mountain range(逦迤的山脉)
Idioms
- Winding and continuous(逦迤连绵)
- Meandering for thousands of miles(逦迤万里)
- Winding like a snake(逦迤如蛇)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe scenic, winding landscapes.
- Carries connotations of natural beauty and graceful curves rather than abrupt turns.
- Frequently appears in descriptions of the Great Wall, rivers, and mountain paths in literary works.