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CHINESE CHARACTER

qiào

峭

峭

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steep; precipitous

Numbered pinyin
qiao4
English meanings
steep; precipitous; rugged; severe

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    shānlù山路dǒu陡qiào峭,hěn很nán难xíngzǒu行走。

    The mountain path is steep and hard to walk.

  2. 02

    xuányá悬崖qiào峭bì壁ràng让rén人wàng望ér而shēng生wèi畏。

    The cliffs and precipices make one awestruck.

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