biǎn

碥

Character · Noun

rocky outcrop; cliff step

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

rocky outcrop; a rock slab slanting out by the water

literary

A specific geographical or literary term describing a type of rock formation, often found by rivers or cliffs.

Jiāng江
biān边
yǒu有
yī一
kuài块
jù巨
dà大
de的
biǎn碥
shí石
 。

There is a huge rocky outcrop by the river.

Yú渔
chuán船
tíng停
kào靠
zài在
xī溪
liú流
de的
biǎn碥
yán岩
xià下
 。

The fishing boat moored under the slanting rock by the stream.

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Tā他
xǐ喜
huan欢
zuò坐
zài在
nà那
chù处
biǎn碥
shí石
shàng上
diào钓
yú鱼
 。

He likes to sit on that rocky outcrop to fish.

2.

noun

cliff steps; stone steps on a steep mountain path

literary

Refers to steps carved into or built on a cliff face for climbing, typically in mountainous or scenic areas.

Yán沿
zhe着
xuán悬
yá崖
de的
biǎn碥
dào道
pān攀
dēng登
xū需
yào要
jí极
dà大
de的
yǒng勇
qì气
 。

Climbing the cliff steps along the precipice requires great courage.

Zhè这
tiáo条
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
biǎn碥
lù路
lián连
jiē接
zhe着
shān山
dǐng顶
de的
sì寺
miào庙
 。

This ancient stone stairway connects to the temple at the mountaintop.

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Tā他
xiǎo小
xīn心
yì翼
yì翼
de地
xià下
zhe着
shī湿
huá滑
de的
biǎn碥
jí级
 。

He descended the slippery cliff steps carefully.