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崖
yá
Description
崖是很高很陡的石头山边，从上面往下看会很害怕。
A 崖 is a very high and steep rocky edge of a mountain, and looking down from it can be scary.
我们在山上走的时候，一定要小心，不要走到崖边。
When we walk on the mountain, we must be careful not to go to the edge of the 崖.
Meanings
崖yá
a cliff; a steep rock face
他站在崖边看大海。
He stands at the cliff edge watching the sea.
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Notes
- Etymology
山 (mountain) radical on top indicates the meaning relates to mountains and terrain.
- Nuance
often used with 悬 as 悬崖, meaning a high, dangerous overhanging cliff.
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