髚 (qiào) - High & tall

髚Tone 4

qiào ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

髚 · qiào

High;

tall;

lofty (archaic and rare character).

Hightalllofty (archaic and rare character).

Usage highlights

Lofty and imposingLofty aspirationsHigh and steepTall and straightThe character 髚

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 低— low
  • 矮— short (in height)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient tower stands high and imposing (髚然).
  • He has lofty aspirations (髚志).
  • The character 髚 is rarely used in modern Chinese (髚字).

Collocations

  • Lofty and imposing(髚然)
  • Lofty aspirations(髚志)
  • High and steep(髚峻)
  • Tall and straight(髚直)
  • The character 髚(髚字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 髚 is an archaic Chinese character rarely seen in modern usage.
  • It carries connotations of height, loftiness, and imposing presence.
  • The character's structure combines 高 (high) with additional elements, reinforcing its meaning.

FAQ