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峭壁

qiàobì

Description

峭壁是指又高又直的山崖,看起来非常陡。

A 峭壁 is a cliff that is tall and steep, appearing very sheer.

我们常常在大山里看到高高的峭壁。

We often see tall 峭壁 in the mountains.

Meanings

峭壁qiàobì

a steep cliff; a sheer rock face

这座山有很高的峭壁。

This mountain has very high cliffs.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    峭 (steep) + 壁 (wall), literally a 'steep wall' of rock.

  • Nuance

    often paired as 悬崖峭壁 to emphasize dangerous, towering cliffs.

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