矗

chù

Definitions

chù lofty; upright

Etymology

Three people standing up straight 直

About

矗 is a compound ideograph formed by stacking three 直 (zhí) characters, each meaning 'straight' or 'vertical.' The vertical repetition powerfully reinforces the idea of straightness, giving 矗 the sense of towering, lofty, or erect , standing exceptionally tall and upright. It typically describes imposing man-made structures, sheer mountain peaks, or towering trees that rise prominently above their surroundings. This tripling of the straight component creates a vivid visual representation of extreme verticality and majestic, skyward elevation.

Example Sentences Hide

城市里高楼矗立。

Chéngshì lǐ gāolóu chùlì.

Tall buildings stand tall in the city.

那座塔矗立在山顶上。

Nà zuò tǎ chùlì zài shāndǐng shàng.

That tower stands tall on the mountain top.

纪念碑矗立在广场中央。

Jìniànbēi chùlì zài guǎngchǎng zhōngyāng.

The monument stands tall in the center of the square.

这座雕像已经矗立了百年。

Zhè zuò diāoxiàng yǐjīng chùlì le bǎi nián.

This statue has been standing tall for a hundred years.

巍峨的山峰矗立在云端。

Wēi'é de shānfēng chùlì zài yúnduān.

The majestic mountain peak towers into the clouds.

在狂风暴雨中，灯塔依然矗立，指引着船只。

Zài kuángfēng bàoyǔ zhōng, dēngtǎ yīrán chùlì, zhǐyǐn zhe chuánzhī.

In the storm, the lighthouse still stands tall, guiding the ships.

他的精神像一座丰碑，矗立在我们心中。

Tā de jīngshén xiàng yī zuò fēngbēi, chùlì zài wǒmen xīnzhōng.

His spirit is like a monument, standing tall in our hearts.

尽管岁月流逝，那些古老的建筑依旧矗立，诉说着历史的沧桑。

Jǐnguǎn suìyuè liúshì, nàxiē gǔlǎo de jiànzhù yījiù chùlì, sùshuō zhe lìshǐ de cāngsāng.

Despite the passage of time, those ancient buildings still stand tall, telling the vicissitudes of history.

Related Characters

Component: 直

值 置 植 殖 埴 稙 値 悳 惪 犆

Example Words

矗立