How to Say
How to Write
jiào
Radical: 山 9 strokes
Meaning: highest peak
💡 Imagine 'mountain (山) with a tall (乔) skyscraper-like point' – that's 峤.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

峤 (jiào) meaning in English —

峤 (jiào) refers to a high, pointed mountain peak, often used in classical poetry. The radical 山 (mountain) combined with 乔 (tall) emphasizes towering height. Unlike Western 'summit' which is a goal, 峤 focuses on the peak's shape. It appears in names and literary descriptions of rugged landscapes, similar to the Matterhorn's iconic sharpness.

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