cuk1矗
Jyutpingcuk1
Yalechūk
Definition
Lofty, towering, or rising straight up sharply.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or literary descriptions of tall, rigid structures like skyscrapers or mountains. It carries a sense of imposing verticality that simple words for tall lack. You will rarely hear this in casual conversation, as it belongs more to written prose or descriptive narration.
Examples
That building towers by the seaside.
A high mountain towers in the distance.
Related words
Common phrases
to stand tall or tower
Common mistake
Do not use this for people or everyday objects, as it sounds overly dramatic and unnatural. It is strictly for large, stationary, and upright things.
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