陒 (guǐ) - Dangerous, precarious & a dangerous bank or embankment.

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guǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

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陒 · guǐ

Dangerous, precarious;

a dangerous bank or embankment.

Dangerous, precariousa dangerous bank or embankment.

Usage highlights

Dangerous bankPrecarious slopePerilous passSteep embankmentHazardous cliff

Synonyms

  • 危— dangerous, perilous
  • 险— dangerous, risky

Antonyms

  • 安— safe, secure
  • 稳— stable, steady

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path along the cliff was dangerously steep (陒岸).
  • They built a wall to prevent landslides on the dangerous slope (陒坡).
  • The ancient text describes a perilous mountain pass (陒隘).

Collocations

  • Dangerous bank(陒岸)
  • Precarious slope(陒坡)
  • Perilous pass(陒隘)
  • Steep embankment(陒堤)
  • Hazardous cliff(陒崖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 陒 is an archaic character primarily found in classical texts and place names.
  • It reflects ancient concerns with geographical hazards and terrain management.

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