é

common
literary
adjective

Meaning of

峨 means high; towering; steep. Pronounced é.

  • high; towering; steep

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Yuǎn
chù
de
shān
fēng
wēi
é
tǐng
 

The distant mountain peaks are towering and straight.

Zhè
zuò
miào
zuò
luò
zài
wēi
é
de
shān
dǐng
shàng
 

This ancient temple sits on the towering mountain top.

dài
guān
yuán
cháng
dài
é
guān
dài
lái
xiǎn
shì
shēn
fèn
 

Ancient officials often wore high hats and wide belts to show their status.

É
méi
shān
wēi
é
xiù
de
jǐng
wén
míng
tiān
xià
 

Mount Emei is famous worldwide for its towering and beautiful scenery.

Wēi
é
de
chéng
qiáng
jiàn
zhèng
le
zhè
zuò
chéng
shì
de
qiān
nián
shǐ
 

The towering city wall has witnessed the millennium history of this city.