顤 (yáo) - High and pointed & tall and steep (of mountains)

顤Tone 2

yáo ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

顤 · yáo

High and pointed;

tall and steep (of mountains);

lofty appearance.

High and pointedtall and steep (of mountains)lofty appearance.

Usage highlights

High and pointed mountainTall noseLofty cliffProminent foreheadSteep peak

Synonyms

  • 高— high; tall
  • 峻— steep; lofty
  • 耸— towering; lofty

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak appears high and pointed (山顤).
  • He has a tall and prominent nose (顤鼻).
  • The cliff stands steep and lofty (顤崖).

Collocations

  • High and pointed mountain(山顤)
  • Tall nose(顤鼻)
  • Lofty cliff(顤崖)
  • Prominent forehead(顤额)
  • Steep peak(顤峰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily used in classical Chinese texts to describe physical features of mountains or facial structures.
  • Often appears in geographical descriptions and poetic contexts emphasizing height and prominence.

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