峭
high & steep
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
Kun'yomi
- きび.しい
- けわ.しい
Meaning
峭 centers on a steep, sharply rising slope or cliff, conveying a sense of high and precipitous terrain.
Most common words using 峭
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Etymology
峭 combines 山 (mountain) with 肖, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of small or sharp, together suggesting a steep mountain feature.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side is a mountain 山, and the right side 肖 looks like a sharp, pointed shape. Picture a mountain with a small, sharp peak rising steeply: 峭 is high and steep.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, imagine a steep mountain path so narrow you must show great care: show -> ショウ, and the mountain is high and steep.