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嶡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嶡guìmountainous, precipitous; a sacrificial offeringzg, 15 strokes, radical 山
嶡guìsacrificial vesselunknown, 15 strokes, radical 山
嶡juémountainous, precipitous; a sacrificial offeringzg, 15 strokes, radical 山
嶡juésacrificial vesselunknown, 15 strokes, radical 山
guì(gui4)
primary
T4
  1. 1mountainous, precipitous; a sacrificial offering
  2. 2sacrificial vessel
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March 24, 2026

嶡guì(gui4)

The character 嶡 (guì) primarily refers to something that is mountainous or precipitous, often used in literary contexts. It can also denote a sacrificial offering or vessel, highlighting its importance in traditional rituals. This word encapsulates both physical geography and cultural practices, making it rich in meaning.

Strokes15Radical山
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, mountainous regions are often viewed as sacred, where people would conduct rituals and sacrifices. This character reflects the deep connection between nature and spirituality in Chinese history, particularly in Daoism and Buddhism.

Memory Tip

Imagine a steep mountain (the radical 嶡 suggests elevation) that serves as a sacred site where offerings are made. The sound 'guì' can be linked to 'great' which is fitting for a grand mountain. Picture a great mountain where people bring offerings, connecting the high elevation to the high honor of sacrifice.

Meanings of 嶡

guì(gui4)
primary
1mountainous, precipitous; a sacrificial offering
2sacrificial vessel
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About 嶡

嶡Simplified
15Strokes
山Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嶡

Usage Notes

Be cautious of using 嶡 in everyday conversation as it is more formal and literary. It is often found in classical texts or poetry rather than in casual dialogue. Misplacing it in informal speech may lead to confusion about the intended meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Since 嶡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, focus on recognizing it in literary contexts. It can be a great supplementary word for learners interested in classical Chinese literature to understand themes of nature and spirituality. Connecting it with other nature-related words can enhance vocabulary retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 嶡 with similar-sounding characters like 贵 (guì), which means 'precious.' This could lead to using 嶡 incorrectly in contexts that require a more common term. Always verify the context to ensure the right usage.

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Etymology of 嶡

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)厥
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Case file: 嶡

  1. 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half厥 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 嶡

IDS Structure⿱山厥
嶡Full Character
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山Shan1
top
厥jue2
bottom
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How to say mountainous, precipitous; a sacrificial offering in Chinese

“mountainous, precipitous; a sacrificial offering” in Chinese is嶡guì

The character 嶡 (guì) primarily refers to something that is mountainous or precipitous, often used in literary contexts. It can also denote a sacrificial offering or vessel, highlighting its importance in traditional rituals. This word encapsulates both physical geography and cultural practices, making it rich in meaning.

When to use 嶡

Be cautious of using 嶡 in everyday conversation as it is more formal and literary. It is often found in classical texts or poetry rather than in casual dialogue. Misplacing it in informal speech may lead to confusion about the intended meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 嶡 with similar-sounding characters like 贵 (guì), which means 'precious.' This could lead to using 嶡 incorrectly in contexts that require a more common term. Always verify the context to ensure the right usage.

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嶡

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嶡

It is primarily used to describe mountainous terrains and can also relate to sacrificial offerings in cultural contexts.

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