陖 (jùn) - Steep, precipitous & dangerous mountain pass

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jùn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 阝

俊梁

陖 · jùn

Steep, precipitous;

dangerous mountain pass;

stern, severe.

Steep, precipitousdangerous mountain passstern, severe.

Usage highlights

Steep and dangerousStern and severeDangerous mountain passPrecipitous cliffSteep slopeFormidable fortress

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 险— dangerous, precipitous
  • 陡— steep, sudden

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 缓— gentle, slow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path is steep and dangerous (陖险的山路).
  • He has a stern expression (陖厉的表情).
  • The fortress guards a strategic pass (陖塞).

Collocations

  • Steep and dangerous(陖险)
  • Stern and severe(陖厉)
  • Dangerous mountain pass(陖塞)
  • Precipitous cliff(陖峭)
  • Steep slope(陖坡)
  • Formidable fortress(陖垒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese to describe steep terrain or stern demeanor.
  • Appears in historical texts describing geographical features and military fortifications.

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