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崒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
崒cuìrocky peaks; lofty; dangerouszg, 11 strokes, radical 山
崒cuìjagged mountain peaks (poetic)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 山
崒cuìlofty and dangerousunknown, 11 strokes, radical 山
崒zúrocky peaks; lofty; dangerouszg, 11 strokes, radical 山
崒zújagged mountain peaks (poetic)unknown, 11 strokes, radical 山
崒zúlofty and dangerousunknown, 11 strokes, radical 山
cuì(cui4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1rocky peaks; lofty; dangerous
  2. 2jagged mountain peaks (poetic)
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March 24, 2026

崒cuì(cui4)

The character 崒 (cuì) refers to rocky peaks or lofty mountain areas that often convey a sense of danger or ruggedness. It is commonly used in poetic contexts to describe jagged mountain landscapes that are both impressive and intimidating due to their sheer height and steepness.

Strokes11Radical山
Cultural Note

In Chinese literature, mountains are often symbolic of strength and resilience, and 崒 embodies the beauty and danger of nature. The character is frequently used in poetry to evoke imagery of majestic yet treacherous mountain ranges.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 崒 as a mountain (山) rising high with a jagged edge, resembling a rocky peak. The pronunciation 'cuì' sounds like 'sway,' which you might imagine doing while precariously balancing on a rocky ledge.

Meanings of 崒

cuì(cui4)
primary
1rocky peaks; lofty; dangerous
2jagged mountain peaks (poetic)
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About 崒

崒Simplified
11Strokes
山Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 崒

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 崒, as it carries a poetic and somewhat formal tone, making it less suitable for everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases describing landscapes and nature. Ensure to pronounce it correctly to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 崒 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with words related to nature and geography, such as 山 (mountain) and 高 (tall). Focus on understanding its usage in literature or descriptive contexts, which can enhance your vocabulary related to landscapes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 崒 with similar characters like 高 (tall) or 山 (mountain) due to their related meanings, leading to incorrect usage in descriptions. For example, saying '这是一个崒的山' (This is a 崒 mountain) is incorrect; the proper usage would focus on the rugged aspect, like '这座山崒.'

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Etymology of 崒

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

mountain

Semantic (meaning)山
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Phonetic (sound)卒
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Case file: 崒

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half卒 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymountain
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 崒

IDS Structure⿱山卒
崒Full Character
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山Shan1
top
卒cu4
bottom
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How to say rocky peaks; lofty; dangerous in Chinese

“rocky peaks; lofty; dangerous” in Chinese is崒cuì

The character 崒 (cuì) refers to rocky peaks or lofty mountain areas that often convey a sense of danger or ruggedness. It is commonly used in poetic contexts to describe jagged mountain landscapes that are both impressive and intimidating due to their sheer height and steepness.

When to use 崒

Be cautious when using 崒, as it carries a poetic and somewhat formal tone, making it less suitable for everyday conversation. Common collocations include phrases describing landscapes and nature. Ensure to pronounce it correctly to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 崒 with similar characters like 高 (tall) or 山 (mountain) due to their related meanings, leading to incorrect usage in descriptions. For example, saying '这是一个崒的山' (This is a 崒 mountain) is incorrect; the proper usage would focus on the rugged aspect, like '这座山崒.'

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崒

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Frequently Asked Questions about 崒

It's primarily used in poetic contexts to describe rocky and lofty mountain peaks, rather than in everyday conversation.

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