隇 (wēi) - A narrow, winding path & a dangerous or treacherous path.

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wēi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

隇 · wēi

A narrow, winding path;

a dangerous or treacherous path.

A narrow, winding patha dangerous or treacherous path.

Usage highlights

narrow pathwinding roaddangerous passmountain trailtreacherous route

Synonyms

  • 险— dangerous, perilous
  • 窄— narrow, tight
  • 崎— rugged, uneven

Antonyms

  • 宽— wide, broad
  • 坦— level, smooth
  • 平— flat, even

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path was dangerously narrow (隇径).
  • They followed the winding trail through the valley (隇路).
  • Ancient texts describe treacherous mountain passes (隇险).

Collocations

  • narrow path(隇径)
  • winding road(隇路)
  • dangerous pass(隇险)
  • mountain trail(山隇)
  • treacherous route(隇途)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 隇 appears in classical Chinese texts describing difficult terrain and dangerous journeys.
  • The character reflects the challenges of travel in ancient China's mountainous regions.
  • Used metaphorically in some contexts to describe difficult life paths or dangerous situations.

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