qīn
嵚
high and steep mountains
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
high and steep (of mountains); lofty
literaryDescribes the steep, towering nature of mountains. Used almost exclusively in formal or literary contexts, often in compound words or poetic phrases.
Shān山
fēng峰
qīn嵚
qí崎
，
lìng令
rén人
wàng望
ér而
shēng生
wèi畏
。
The peak is high and rugged, inspiring awe in those who look upon it.
Cǐ此
chù处
dì地
shì势
qīn嵚
yín崟
，
nán难
yǐ以
pān攀
pá爬
。
The terrain here is steep and lofty, making it difficult to climb.
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Yī一
zuò座
qīn嵚
rán然
dú独
lì立
de的
gāo高
shān山
。
A high and steep mountain standing alone.