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悬崖

precipice

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xuan2ya2 • xuányá

Meaning

Primary

precipice

Alternatives

overhanging cliff

Mnemonic

A 悬崖 precipice is a 崖 cliff that is so steep that it seems to be 悬 suspended in the air. In fact, parts of it may even be 悬 suspended over the huge fall below.

Usage

那 是 一 个 危险 的 悬崖。

That is a dangerous precipice.

他 站 在 悬崖 的 边缘。

He stands at the edge of the precipice.

从 悬崖 上 可以 看到 大海。

You can see the ocean from the precipice.