髝 (láo) - Lofty, towering & high and steep

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láo ｜ 22 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

髝 · láo

Lofty, towering;

high and steep;

used in ancient texts to describe tall mountains or structures.

Lofty, toweringhigh and steepused in ancient texts to describe tall mountains

Usage highlights

Lofty peakHigh towerTowering palaceSteep cliffTall mountainElevated terrace

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak was lofty and steep (髝峰).
  • He stood on the high tower (髝楼).
  • Ancient texts describe the palace as towering (髝宫).

Collocations

  • Lofty peak(髝峰)
  • High tower(髝楼)
  • Towering palace(髝宫)
  • Steep cliff(髝崖)
  • Tall mountain(髝山)
  • Elevated terrace(髝台)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing majestic natural landscapes.
  • Used in poetic contexts to convey grandeur and elevation.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in historical texts.

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