髞 (sào) - Lofty, towering, elevated — describes something that is & used to convey a sense of grandeur or

髞Tone 4

sào ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

三姗

髞 · sào

Lofty, towering, elevated — describes something that is high, tall, or imposing in stature or character;

used to convey a sense of grandeur or majesty.

Lofty, towering, elevated — describes something that isused to convey a sense of grandeur or

Usage highlights

Lofty and uprightTowering and imposingHigh and grandMajestic and dignifiedElevated and outstandingGrand and magnificent

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 低— low, short
  • 矮— short, low

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain peak stands lofty and imposing (山势嵯峨髞).
  • He has a towering and upright character (品格高髞).
  • The ancient pagoda appears exceptionally tall and grand (古塔显得格外髞拔).

Collocations

  • Lofty and upright(髞直)
  • Towering and imposing(髞峨)
  • High and grand(高髞)
  • Majestic and dignified(髞严)
  • Elevated and outstanding(髞拔)
  • Grand and magnificent(髞伟)

Idioms

  • Towering and majestic(髞峨壮丽)
  • Lofty and upright character(髞直品格)
  • Grand and magnificent momentum(髞伟气势)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 髞 is a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts to describe physical height or moral loftiness.
  • It carries connotations of nobility, dignity, and imposing presence, often used in poetic or descriptive writing.
  • The character's structure with the 'high' radical (高) reinforces its semantic association with height and elevation.

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