steep; precipitous; sheer
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
steep and precipitous; sheer; high and rugged
Used to describe mountains, cliffs, or terrain that rise sharply and are difficult to climb. Often carries a sense of majestic ruggedness.
Zhè这
zuò座
shān山
fēng峰
shí十
fēn分
jùn峻
qiào峭
，
hěn很
nán难
pān攀
dēng登
。
This mountain peak is extremely steep and difficult to climb.
Huáng黄
hé河
liǎng两
àn岸
shì是
jùn峻
qiào峭
de的
xiá峡
gǔ谷
。
Steep canyons line both banks of the Yellow River.
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Shān山
shì势
jùn峻
qiào峭
，
lìng令
rén人
wàng望
ér而
shēng生
wèi畏
。
The steep mountain terrain inspires awe and apprehension in those who look upon it.