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" is structured with the mountain radical "山" on the left and the component "我" on the right, where "我" acts primarily as a phonetic indicator. Etymologically, this combination yields the meaning of high or lofty, specifically in reference to mountains. Over time, its application has shifted from general descriptive uses in classical texts to more specific topographical contexts, such as in the proper name "峨眉山". The character's form, consisting of "山" and "我", has not undergone simplification, and its core association with elevation continues in modern usage.

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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.