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March 24, 2026
嶺lǐng(ling3)
The character 嶺 (lǐng) refers to a mountain ridge or peak, often denoting the high points between valleys or the tops of mountains. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and can also appear in idiomatic expressions related to height or elevation.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, mountains hold significant spiritual and historical importance, often symbolizing stability and strength. The character 嶺 is used in place names and literature, reflecting the deep connection between geography and identity.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tall mountain ridge, where the peak sticks out like a proud 'leader' (lǐng sounds like 'lead'). The character 嶺 has a radical for mountain (山) at the bottom, emphasizing its connection to mountainous landscapes.
Meanings of 嶺
lǐng(ling3)
1mountain ridge, mountain peak
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About 嶺
嶺Simplified
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非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
山 (shān) vs 嶺 (lǐng) — use 嶺 when specifically referring to a ridge or peak, while 山 denotes a mountain in general.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 嶺 with similar characters like 高 (gāo), which means 'high.' 嶺 is more specific to ridges or peaks, while 高 refers to height in general. It is used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in literary or geographical discussions.
HSK Study Tips
While 嶺 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 3 words related to nature and geography, such as 山 (shān, mountain) and 高 (gāo, tall). Focus on recognizing its components and usage in context.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 嶺 with similar words like 山 (shān) and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢山' (I like ridge) instead of '我喜欢嶺' is incorrect; use 嶺 specifically for ridges or peaks.
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嶺 = 山 + 令. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 嶺
IDS Structure⿱山領
嶺Full Character
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山Shan1
top
領ling3
bottom
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How to say mountain ridge, mountain peak in Chinese
“mountain ridge, mountain peak” in Chinese is嶺lǐng
The character 嶺 (lǐng) refers to a mountain ridge or peak, often denoting the high points between valleys or the tops of mountains. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and can also appear in idiomatic expressions related to height or elevation.
When to use 嶺
Learners often confuse 嶺 with similar characters like 高 (gāo), which means 'high.' 嶺 is more specific to ridges or peaks, while 高 refers to height in general. It is used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in literary or geographical discussions.
嶺 or something close to it
山 (shān) vs 嶺 (lǐng) — use 嶺 when specifically referring to a ridge or peak, while 山 denotes a mountain in general.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 嶺 with similar words like 山 (shān) and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我喜欢山' (I like ridge) instead of '我喜欢嶺' is incorrect; use 嶺 specifically for ridges or peaks.
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Word Family of 嶺
Words Containing This Character20
岭lǐngmountain range嶺
翻山越岭to pass over mountains ridges (idiom); fig. hardships of the journey翻山越嶺
分水岭dividing range分水嶺
岭南south of the five ranges嶺南
山岭shānlǐngmountain ridge山嶺
秦岭Qinling mountain range in Shaanxi forming natural barrier between Guanzhong plain 關中平原|关中平原[Guānzhōngpíngyuán] and Han River 漢水|汉水[Hànshuǐ] valley秦嶺
崇山峻岭towering mountains and precipitous ridges (idiom)崇山峻嶺
八达岭Badaling, a particular section of the Great Wall that is a favorite tourist destination八達嶺
松岭Songling district of Daxing'anling prefecture 大興安嶺地區|大兴安岭地区, Heilongjiang松嶺
荒山野岭wild, mountainous country荒山野嶺
大兴安岭Daxing'anling prefecture大興安嶺
温岭Wenling county level city in Taizhou 台州[Tāizhōu], Zhejiang溫嶺
铁岭also Tieling county鐵嶺
果岭green (golf) (loanword)果嶺
长岭Changling county in Songyuan 松原, Jilin長嶺
温岭市Wenling county level city in Taizhou 台州[Tāizhōu], Zhejiang溫嶺市
高岭土kaolin (clay)高嶺土
南岭Nanling mountain, on the border of Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangdong and Guangxi南嶺
峻岭lofty mountain range峻嶺
铁岭市Tieling prefecture level city in Liaoning province 遼寧省|辽宁省 in northeast China鐵嶺市
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嶺
It is pronounced as 'lǐng' with a third tone, which has a falling-rising intonation.
You would typically use 嶺 when discussing geography, such as describing a mountain range or using it in travel literature.
It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but you may encounter it in specific contexts related to nature or geography.
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