About
崖 is a phono-semantic compound. The radical 山 (mountain) provides the semantic category, linking it to steep, elevated terrain. The component 厓 serves as the phonetic element and also contributes a secondary meaning related to edges or banks. The character specifically denotes a sheer, vertical rock face, often on a mountain or coastline, conveying a sense of abrupt, hazardous topography. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and poetic imagery to describe extreme landscapes.
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。