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崎 (qí) - use 岖 (qū) for steep or rugged terrain, while 崎 (qí) often refers to a narrow or winding path.
Learners should be careful not to confuse 岖 with similar-looking characters that pertain to flat or smooth surfaces. This character is more formal and often used in literary or descriptive contexts, so it may not appear in everyday conversation.
As 岖 is not an HSK level character, focus on understanding its meaning in context with other terrain-related characters like 山 (mountain) and 陡 (steep). This will help in building vocabulary related to geography and nature.
Learners often confuse 岖 with easier terrain-related characters like 平 (píng, flat) or 光滑 (guānghuá, smooth). A correct usage example is '这条路很岖' (This road is very rugged), not '这条路很平' (This road is very flat).
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Etymology of 岖
Phonosemantic compound. 山 represents the meaning and 区 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嶇.
mountain
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Decomposition of 岖
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How to say steep, sheer; rugged, rough in Chinese
“steep, sheer; rugged, rough” in Chinese is岖
The character 岖 (qū) refers to steep or rugged terrain, often associated with rough landscapes such as mountains or cliffs. It can describe a difficult path or challenging geographical features. This term is commonly used in contexts related to nature, geography, and travel.
When to use 岖
Learners should be careful not to confuse 岖 with similar-looking characters that pertain to flat or smooth surfaces. This character is more formal and often used in literary or descriptive contexts, so it may not appear in everyday conversation.
岖 or something close to it
崎 (qí) - use 岖 (qū) for steep or rugged terrain, while 崎 (qí) often refers to a narrow or winding path.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 岖 with easier terrain-related characters like 平 (píng, flat) or 光滑 (guānghuá, smooth). A correct usage example is '这条路很岖' (This road is very rugged), not '这条路很平' (This road is very flat).
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Grammar Patterns of 岖
岖 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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铺好的宽阔道路渐渐变窄,成了一条崎____不平的小径.
The wide paved road degenerated into a narrow bumpy track.
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Word Family of 岖
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Frequently Asked Questions about 岖
It is pronounced as qū, with a high level tone.
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