阺 (dǐ) - A steep riverbank & a cliff

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dǐ ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

橙丁

阺 · dǐ

A steep riverbank;

a cliff;

a slope;

a foundation.

A steep riverbanka cliffa slope

Usage highlights

Steep bankRiver cliffMountain slopeFoundation baseHigh bank

Synonyms

  • 岸— bank; shore
  • 坡— slope
  • 基— foundation

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river flows by a steep bank (阺).
  • They built the house on a solid foundation (阺).
  • The path leads down a slope (阺).

Collocations

  • Steep bank(阺岸)
  • River cliff(河阺)
  • Mountain slope(山阺)
  • Foundation base(基阺)
  • High bank(高阺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 阺 is an archaic character primarily found in classical texts.
  • It relates to geographical features like riverbanks and slopes, reflecting the importance of terrain in ancient Chinese life.

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