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The character "峭" is structured with the mountain radical "山" on the left and the component "肖" on the right, where "肖" primarily functions as a phonetic element while also contributing to the sense of resemblance to sharp or abrupt forms. Etymologically, it originated to describe steep and precipitous mountain terrain, with its meaning consistently centered on physical steepness. Over time, this meaning extended metaphorically to characterize severity or austerity in human conduct or artistic expression, as seen in terms like "峭直" for stern integrity or "峭拔" for lofty and sharp style. The character's form has not undergone significant alteration, and its semantic development reflects a shift from concrete geographical descriptions to abstract qualities of rigor and harshness.
Example Sentences Hide
这座山非常陡峭。
峭壁上长满了绿植。
他站在峭壁边缘。
峻峭的山峰令人惊叹。
道路在峭壁间蜿蜒。
这座峭立的山峰很难攀登。
陡峭的悬崖下是深邃的峡谷。
面对那面几乎垂直的峭壁，登山者们小心翼翼地前进。