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

嶸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.

Strokes17Radical山
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

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

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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.

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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Etymology of 嶸

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)榮
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Origin

嶸 = 山 + 榮. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嶸

IDS Structure⿰山榮
嶸Full Character
=
山Shan1
left
榮rong2
right
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Parts

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How to say high, lofty, steep, towering in Chinese

“high, lofty, steep, towering” in Chinese is嶸róng

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.

When to use 嶸

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 嶸

Words Containing This Character4
嵘rónglofty嶸
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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Frequently Asked Questions about 嶸

It is pronounced as róng.

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