Definitions

é lofty; name of a mountain
é variant of 峨[é]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 峨, structured with the mountain radical 山 beside the phonetic component 我, operates as a phono-semantic compound where the radical denotes its association with mountainous features while the phonetic element guides its pronunciation. Etymologically, it originally conveyed the specific idea of high or precipitous peaks, a meaning directly inferred from its composition. Over time, its application broadened from purely physical descriptions to encompass metaphorical expressions of dignity and solemnity in classical poetry and prose, yet its fundamental link to concepts of elevation has persisted without substantial shift. The character's form has remained unchanged, maintaining a consistent visual representation of its semantic and phonetic elements.

Example Sentences Hide

我去过眉山。

Wǒ qù guò Éméi Shān.

I have been to Mount Emei.

眉山风景很美。

Éméi Shān fēngjǐng hěn měi.

The scenery of Mount Emei is very beautiful.

眉山是中国名山。

Éméi Shān shì Zhōngguó míngshān.

Mount Emei is a famous mountain in China.

那座山峰矗立。

Nà zuò shānfēng é é chùlì.

That mountain peak stands tall and lofty.

我们计划明年游览眉。

Wǒmen jìhuà míngnián yóulǎn Éméi.

We plan to visit Emei next year.

眉山上可以看到云海。

Zài Éméi Shān shàng kěyǐ kàndào yúnhǎi.

On Mount Emei, you can see the sea of clouds.

眉山的金顶非常壮观。

Éméi Shān de jīndǐng fēicháng zhuàngguān.

The Golden Summit of Mount Emei is very spectacular.

这座古老的建筑然屹立在山巅。

Zhè zuò gǔlǎo de jiànzhù é rán yìlì zài shāndiān.

This ancient building stands majestically on the mountain peak.