悬崖

xuán yá

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. precipice
2. overhanging cliff

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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平坦

píng tǎn

level

与险峻的悬崖相对，表示地势平缓

Related words

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深渊

shēn yuān

abyss

悬崖之下常为深不见底的地方

Synonyms

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峭壁

qiào bì

cliff

指陡峭的山崖或岩石

陡崖

dǒu yá

steep cliff

地理上指坡度近乎垂直的崖壁

Usage notes

Collocations

Common verb搭配: 靠近/面临/坠下 + 悬崖. “万丈悬崖” is a fixed夸张phrase.

Common mistakes

Not to be confused with “山崖” (a general mountain cliff). “悬崖” emphasizes extreme steepness or a vertical drop.

Example Sentences

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那辆车子差点掉下悬崖。

That car almost fell off the cliff.

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Words Containing 悬崖

悬崖峭壁

xuán yá qiào bì

sheer cliffs and precipitous rock faces (idiom)

悬崖勒马

xuán yá lè mǎ

lit. to rein in the horse at the edge of the precipice (idiom)

悬崖绝壁

xuán yá jué bì