About
The character "崖" originated as a composite ideograph representing a mountain's steep edge, constructed from the mountain radical positioned above a component that conveyed the idea of a border or limit, etymologically linking it to concepts of boundaries. Its structure has consistently emphasized its primary meaning of a cliff or precipice, with the mountain element clearly denoting its association with elevated rocky formations. Over the centuries, the character's usage has centered on describing physical geographical features like bluffs and crags, while in classical texts it occasionally extended to metaphorical edges or margins, yet its core reference to a vertical drop has remained unchanged. The written form has maintained this compositional integrity, with its components and overall configuration persisting without significant alteration.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
那个悬崖很高。
我们站在山崖上。
崖壁非常陡峭。
他从崖顶跳了下去。
这座断崖看起来很危险。
探险队成功地攀上了悬崖。
在昏暗的月光下，崖边的树木显得格外诡异。
为了防止游客跌落，政府在悬崖周围安装了坚固的护栏。