kǎi

literary
adjective

Meaning of

垲 means (of terrain) high and dry. Pronounced kǎi.

  • (of terrain) high and dry

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

shuǎng
kǎi

dry and high; cool and elevated (describing pleasant terrain)

shì
gāo
kǎi
 
shì
zhù
 

The terrain here is high and dry, making it suitable for habitation.

xuǎn
le
kuài
shuǎng
kǎi
zhī
jiàn
zào
fáng
 

He chose a piece of high, dry land to build his house.