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峻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
峻jùn(of mountains) highag, 10 strokes, radical 山, rank #62263, Very Hard
峻jùnharsh or severeag, 10 strokes, radical 山, rank #62263, Very Hard
峻jùnhigh, steep, towering; sternag, 10 strokes, radical 山, rank #62263, Very Hard
jùn(jun4) T4
  1. 1(of mountains) high
  2. 2harsh or severe
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March 24, 2026
峻jùn(jun4)

The character 峻 (jùn) primarily describes mountains that are high, steep, or towering. It can also convey a sense of harshness or severity, often used in contexts that involve strictness or sternness in behavior or conditions.

Strokes10Radical山Frequency#62263DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry and literature, mountains often symbolize strength and resilience, and the term 峻 can reflect the reverence for nature's formidable aspects in traditional Chinese beliefs.

Memory Tip

Imagine a towering mountain peak that is so steep it appears to scrape the sky. The character 峻 resembles the image of a mountain (山) standing tall, emphasizing its height and harshness, which can help you remember its meaning as 'high' or 'stern.'

Meanings of 峻

jùn(jun4)
1(of mountains) high
2harsh or severe
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About 峻

峻Simplified
10Strokes
山Radical
形容词性语素xíngróngcíadjective root (adj.root)Part of Speech
#62263Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 峻

Quick Contrast

峻 (jùn) vs 陡 (dǒu) — use 峻 for describing high, steep mountains with a connotation of severity, while 陡 focuses more on the steepness itself without the same severity implication.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a towering mountain peak that is so steep it appears to scrape the sky. The character 峻 resembles the image of a mountain (山) standing tall, emphasizing its height and harshness, which can help you remember its meaning as 'high' or 'stern.'

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 峻 in both formal and informal contexts, as it may carry a weighty connotation. Common collocations include 峻峭 (jùnqiào) meaning 'steep' and 严峻 (yánjùn) meaning 'stern' or 'severe.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 峻 is not listed in the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected with words describing landscapes or characteristics of behavior. Focus on understanding its usage in descriptive phrases regarding nature or strictness to enhance vocabulary at lower HSK levels.

Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry and literature, mountains often symbolize strength and resilience, and the term 峻 can reflect the reverence for nature's formidable aspects in traditional Chinese beliefs.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 峻 with similar-sounding characters. For instance, using 俊 (jùn) which means 'handsome' in contexts where 'stern' is intended. Always clarify the context when using 峻.

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Pronunciation of 峻

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Etymology of 峻

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 山 represents the meaning and 夋 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)夋
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 峻?

Decomposition of 峻

IDS Structure⿰山夋
峻Full Character
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山Shan1
left
夋qun1
right
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峻

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Grammar Patterns of 峻

峻 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

我有限的外交手腕儿受到了极其严____的考验。

My limited diplomatic skills were tested to the utmost.

Example Sentences for 峻 (5)

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我有限的外交手腕儿受到了极其严峻的考验。

wǒ yǒu xiàn de wài jiāo shǒu wàn ér shòu dào le jí qí yán jùn de kǎo yàn。

My limited diplomatic skills were tested to the utmost.
2
英国公司如果想要保持竞争力就不得不面对严峻的选择。

yīng guó gōng sī rú guǒ xiǎng yào bǎo chí jìng zhēng lì jiù bù dé bù miàn duì yán jùn de xuǎn zé。

UK companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive.
3
女公爵目光冷峻地盯着尼科。

nǚ gōng jué mù guāng lěng jùn dì dīng zháo ní kē。

The Duchess levelled a deadly look at Nikko.
4
她对他的爱经受着极其严峻的考验。

tā duì tā de ài jīng shòu zháo jí qí yán jùn de kǎo yàn。

Her love for him was being tested to its limits.
5
烟草业成功逃过了最严峻的法律质疑。

yān cǎo yè chéng gōng táo guò le zuì yán jùn de fǎ lǜ zhì yí。

The tobacco industry escaped unscathed from its toughest legal challenge.

Cultural Notes for 峻

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese poetry and literature, mountains often symbolize strength and resilience, and the term 峻 can reflect the reverence for nature's formidable aspects in traditional Chinese beliefs.

Word Family of 峻

Words Containing This Character12
严峻yánjùngrim嚴峻
险峻arduous險峻
冷峻grave and stern
峻jùnharsh or severe
崇山峻岭towering mountains and precipitous ridges (idiom)崇山峻嶺
峻岭lofty mountain range峻嶺
高峻high and steep
峻峭high and steep
陡峻precipitous
天峻Tianjun county (Tibetan: then cun rdzong) in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan autonomous prefecture 海西蒙古族藏族自治州[Hǎi​xī​Měng​gǔ​zú​Zàng​zú​zì​zhì​zhōu], Qinghai
天峻县Tianjun county (Tibetan: then cun rdzong) in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan autonomous prefecture 海西蒙古族藏族自治州[Hǎi​xī​Měng​gǔ​zú​Zàng​zú​zì​zhì​zhōu], Qinghai天峻縣
峻厉pitiless峻厲
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Compound Meaning

What does 严峻 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 峻

It is pronounced as 'jùn' with a falling tone.