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嶕峣

Word · AdjectiveTraditional嶕

towering; lofty

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

towering; lofty; high and steep

literary

A literary term used exclusively in classical or formal writing to describe mountains, cliffs, or other tall, steep objects.

Yuǎn远
wàng望
jiāo嶕
yáo峣
 ，
yún云
zhē遮
wù雾
rào绕
 。

Looking from afar, the towering peaks are shrouded in clouds and mist.

Jiāo嶕
yán岩
zhī之
shàng上
 ，
gū孤
sōng松
tǐng挺
lì立
 。

Upon the lofty cliff, a lone pine tree stands tall.

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Qí其
shì势
jiāo嶕
jiāo嶕
 ，
bù不
kě可
pān攀
yě也
 。

Its form is so towering and steep that it cannot be climbed.