Meanings of 嶙
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AI Study Notes for 嶙
This character is more formal and may not be used in everyday conversation. It is often found in literary or descriptive texts about nature. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 林 (lín, meaning forest); pay attention to context to choose the correct word.
Although 嶙 is not included in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to level 3 words like 山 (shān, mountain) and 高 (gāo, tall), which describe physical features of landscapes. Focus on contextual usage in descriptive writing to understand its application.
Learners may mistakenly use 嶙 when describing something flat or gentle, which is incorrect. Instead, use 平 (píng) for flat surfaces. Another common error is confusing it with 林 (lín); remember that 嶙 relates to steepness, not forests.
Pronunciation of 嶙
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Etymology of 嶙
mountain
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Case file: 嶙
- 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half粦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymountain
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 嶙
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How to say precipitous, steep, tall in Chinese
“precipitous, steep, tall” in Chinese is嶙
The character 嶙 (lín) describes something that is steep, precipitous, or tall, often in relation to hills or mountains. It can convey a sense of ruggedness or sharpness in topography, making it commonly used in geographical contexts to describe ranges of hills or steep landscapes.
When to use 嶙
This character is more formal and may not be used in everyday conversation. It is often found in literary or descriptive texts about nature. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 林 (lín, meaning forest); pay attention to context to choose the correct word.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 嶙 when describing something flat or gentle, which is incorrect. Instead, use 平 (píng) for flat surfaces. Another common error is confusing it with 林 (lín); remember that 嶙 relates to steepness, not forests.
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Grammar Patterns of 嶙
嶙 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
那匹老马瘦骨____峋.
The old horse was painfully thin.
Example Sentences for 嶙 (4)
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The old horse was painfully thin.
Word Family of 嶙
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嶙
It means steep or precipitous, typically used to describe hills or mountainous terrains.
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