峭 Stroke Order

峭 [qiào] 1. Steep and abrupt mountains. - Steep slopes. Steep walls. Steep and erect. Steeply beautiful (a. steep and varied; b. writing that is vigorous and beautiful). Steep and uplifted. 2. Describes something stern or severe. - Stern cold. Stern urgency. Stern strength. Stern harshness. 3. Origin: Steep and upright. 4. Character formation: Phonetic-semantic compound. From mountain, resembling sound. According to "Shuowen," it comes from a mound. 5. Meanings: 1. Same as the original meaning ([En.] steep). 2. Tall and straight ([En.] tall and upright). 3. Stern ([En.] stern). 4. Harsh and severe ([En.] harsh). 5. Outstanding ([En.] outstanding). 6. Metaphor for exceptional writing or eloquence. Describes vigorous font or brush strokes ([En.] vigorous). 峭 [qiào] Meaning as a noun: - A steep rock, a cliff with a large slope ([En.] cliff). Examples and references: 1. "Shuowen": 峭 refers to a ridge. From mound, resembling sound. Anything direct is called 峭. 2. "Guangya": 峭 means high. The character is also written as 峭. 3. "Huainanzi": Refers to tall mountains. 4. "Hanfeizi": The ravine is deep and steep like a wall. 5. Historical writings mention steep cliffs and high ridges. 6. "Xu Xiake's Travel Diaries": Describes ominous steep ravines. Examples: - Steeply upright (特立高耸), - Steep banks (陡岸), - Steep valleys (险峻的山谷), - Steep slopes (高陡的山坡), - Steep ridges (高峻陡直). Additional meanings: 1. Reflects tall and upright stature. 2. Describes something stern-ready ([En.] stern). References in literature showcase the various uses of the character in metaphorical contexts, showcasing both physical descriptions and personality traits.