ciu3峭
Jyutpingciu3
Yalechiu
Definition
High and steep; severe, stern, or rugged.
- high and steep; rugged
- severe; stern; harsh
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How it's used
Primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts to characterize terrain or facial expressions. When describing people, it implies a cold, unapproachable, or intimidating demeanor. It is rarely used in casual daily speech compared to more common adjectives like 險 or 惡.
Examples
That mountain is very steep, don't walk too close.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 俏, which means pretty or smart in appearance. Ensure you use the mountain radical to convey steepness or severity.
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Grammar guides
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