sheer cliff; precipice; crag
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sheer cliff; precipice; steep rock face
literaryLiterary term describing a cliff that rises vertically as if it has been cut or shaved smooth. Often used in geographical descriptions and classical literature.
Xuán悬
yá崖
xuē削
bì壁
，
shí十
fēn分
xiǎn险
jùn峻
。
The overhanging cliffs and sheer precipices are extremely dangerous.
Shān山
lù路
liǎng两
páng旁
dōu都
shì是
xuē削
bì壁
，
lìng令
rén人
wàng望
ér而
shēng生
wèi畏
。
Sheer cliffs flanked both sides of the mountain road, inspiring awe in those who looked upon them.
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Xuē削
bì壁
qiān千
rèn仞
，
zhí直
chā插
yún云
xiāo霄
。
The sheer cliffs rose thousands of feet straight into the clouds.