陉 (xíng) - A mountain pass & a narrow gorge
陉 · xíng
A mountain pass;
a narrow gorge;
a defile;
also refers to a raised path or embankment.
A mountain passa narrow gorgea defile
Usage highlights
mountain passnarrow gorgeJingxing Countydefileembankment
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The army marched through the mountain pass (陉).
- This area is known for its narrow gorges (陉).
- The ancient path followed the ridge (陉).
Collocations
- mountain pass(山陉)
- narrow gorge(陉道)
- Jingxing County(井陉县)
- defile(陉口)
- embankment(陉岸)
Idioms
- Jingxing Battle(井陉之战)
- Pass through mountains and gorges(陉山涉水)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically used in Chinese geography to describe strategic mountain passes and narrow valleys.
- Appears in place names like Jingxing County in Hebei province, site of important historical battles.