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嶸 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
rónghigh, lofty, steep, toweringx, 17 strokes, radical 山, Very Hard
róng(rong2) T2
  1. 1high, lofty, steep, towering
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March 24, 2026
róng(rong2)

The character 嶸 (róng) conveys the idea of something high, lofty, steep, or towering. It is often used in literary contexts to describe majestic landscapes or towering mountains, evoking a sense of grandeur and elevation.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, mountains symbolize strength and resilience. The use of 嶸 in poetry often reflects the admiration for nature's grandeur, which is a common theme in classical Chinese literature.

Memory Tip

Imagine a tall mountain that rises sharply into the sky, symbolizing height and majesty. The character 嶸 resembles a mountain (山) and a person (人) standing on top, emphasizing the feeling of being elevated or lofty.

Meanings of 嶸

róng(rong2)
1high, lofty, steep, towering
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About 嶸

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 嶸

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a tall mountain that rises sharply into the sky, symbolizing height and majesty. The character 嶸 resembles a mountain (山) and a person (人) standing on top, emphasizing the feeling of being elevated or lofty.

Usage Notes

When using 嶸, be careful with its context as it is more literary and not commonly used in everyday conversation. It may collocate well with terms related to nature or geography, such as mountains or heights. Avoid using it in informal situations.

HSK Study Tips

While 嶸 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other descriptive words for nature like 高 (gāo, high) and 低 (dī, low). Focus on its usage in poetry or literature to appreciate its connotations better.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, mountains symbolize strength and resilience. The use of 嶸 in poetry often reflects the admiration for nature's grandeur, which is a common theme in classical Chinese literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 嶸 with similar characters like 高 (gāo) and 俊 (jùn), which also mean high or steep but are more commonly used. Ensure you are using 嶸 specifically in contexts that highlight its literary nature.

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Pronunciation of 嶸

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Etymology of 嶸

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

mountain

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 嶸?

Decomposition of 嶸

IDS Structure⿰山榮
Full Character
=
Shan1
left
rong2
right
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Cultural Notes for 嶸

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, mountains symbolize strength and resilience. The use of 嶸 in poetry often reflects the admiration for nature's grandeur, which is a common theme in classical Chinese literature.

Word Family of 嶸

Words Containing This Character4
rónglofty
峥嵘towering崢嶸
岁月峥嵘eventful years歲月崢嶸
头角峥嵘promise of brilliant young person (idiom); showing extraordinary gifts頭角崢嶸
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嶸

It is pronounced as róng.