qiào

逋峭

Word · AdjectiveTraditional峭

steep; severe

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

steep; precipitous

literary

Used to describe mountains, cliffs, or other steep geographical features.

Zhè这
zuò座
shān山
fēng峰
shí十
fēn分
dǒu陡
qiào峭
 。

This mountain peak is very steep.

Tā他
men们
yán沿
zhe着
qiào峭
bì壁
jiān艰
nán难
de地
pān攀
dēng登
 。

They climbed with difficulty along the precipice.

2.

adjective

severe; stern; harsh

formal

Used to describe a person's manner, laws, or criticism that is unyielding and strict.

Tā他
de的
yán言
cí辞
fēi非
cháng常
jiān尖
qiào峭
 。

His words were very sharp and severe.

Zhè这
wèi位
fǎ法
guān官
yǐ以
qiào峭
zhí直
zhù著
chēng称
 。

This judge is known for his stern integrity.