stand tall; tower; rise steeply
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to stand tall; to tower; to rise steeply (of mountains, cliffs, buildings, etc.)
literaryLiterary term describing mountains, cliffs, peaks, or tall buildings standing erect and imposing. More formal and descriptive than 耸立.
Liǎng两
àn岸
qiào峭
bì壁
sǒng耸
zhì峙
，
shí十
fēn分
zhuàng壮
guān观
。
Steep cliffs tower on both banks, creating a magnificent sight.
Yuǎn远
chù处
qún群
shān山
sǒng耸
zhì峙
，
yún云
wù雾
liáo缭
rào绕
。
In the distance, mountain peaks stand tall, shrouded in mist and clouds.
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Zhè这
zuò座
chéng城
shì市
gāo高
lóu楼
sǒng耸
zhì峙
，
xiàn现
dài代
huà化
qì气
xī息
nóng浓
hòu厚
。
High-rise buildings tower in this city, giving it a strong modern atmosphere.
Xiá峡
gǔ谷
liǎng两
cè侧
fēng峰
luán峦
sǒng耸
zhì峙
，
lìng令
rén人
wàng望
ér而
shēng生
wèi畏
。
Peaks tower on both sides of the canyon, inspiring awe in those who look upon them.