岳
high mountain; wife's parents; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
high mountain; lofty peak
literaryOften used in formal or literary contexts, especially referring to famous sacred mountains like the Five Great Mountains of China.
Mount Tai in the east is the leader of the Five Great Mountains.
This lofty mountain peak pierces the clouds.
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Ancient emperors often went to the Five Great Mountains to sacrifice to heaven and earth.
Mount Hua in the west is famous worldwide for its steepness.
He climbed the main peak of Mount Heng, the Southern Great Mountain.
noun
wife's parents; in-laws
formalA formal and respectful term for one's spouse's family members, most commonly used for wife's father (岳父) and wife's mother (岳母).
My father-in-law is a retired middle school teacher.
I will go grocery shopping with my mother-in-law today.
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My wife's paternal uncle is very kind and amiable.
I will bring gifts to visit my in-laws during the Spring Festival.
He has a very close relationship with his wife's uncle.
proper noun
Chinese surname
neutralA relatively rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Yue is a new colleague in our company.
General Yue Fei was a famous anti-Jin general in the Southern Song Dynasty.
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My neighbor's surname is Yue, everyone calls him Uncle Yue.
Yue Family Troupe is a well-known opera troupe.
Professor Yue teaches at Peking University.