陮 (duì) - High and steep & a steep, towering mountain.

陮Tone 4

duì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

陮 · duì

High and steep;

a steep, towering mountain.

High and steepa steep, towering mountain.

Usage highlights

Steep mountainTowering peakPrecipitous cliffHigh and steepLofty and precipitous

Synonyms

  • 峻— steep, high
  • 巍— lofty, towering
  • 陡— precipitous, steep

Antonyms

  • 平— flat, level
  • 坦— smooth, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain is steep and towering (陮山).
  • A high and precipitous peak (陮峰).
  • The cliff was dangerously steep (陮崖).

Collocations

  • Steep mountain(陮山)
  • Towering peak(陮峰)
  • Precipitous cliff(陮崖)
  • High and steep(陮峻)
  • Lofty and precipitous(陮巍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts describing topography.
  • It is composed of the 'mound' radical (阝 on the left), indicating its relation to landforms and elevation.

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