When we describe something like a mountain, hill, or cliff that goes up at a very sharp angle, we use the word 陡峭. It means it's difficult to climb because it's so steep.
You might hear people say a road is 陡峭 if it goes very sharply uphill, making it hard to drive or cycle. So, 陡峭 isn't just for natural landscapes; it can also describe man-made structures with a severe incline.
When we talk about something being steep or precipitous, like a mountain path or a cliff face, the Chinese word you'll want to use is 陡峭 (dǒu qiào).
It’s an adjective that vividly describes a sharp incline, making it clear that going up or down would be quite challenging.
You can use it for both literal steepness, such as a mountain, and sometimes figuratively for things like a steep learning curve, although that’s less common than its literal use.
For example, if you say “这条山路很陡峭” (Zhè tiáo shānlù hěn dǒuqiào), you’re telling someone, “This mountain road is very steep.”
Remember, it conveys a strong sense of an upward or downward slope that is difficult to traverse.
§ Understanding 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) as an Adjective
Alright, let's get straight to it. 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) is an adjective. This means it describes nouns. Think of it like 'steep' in English. It tells you something about the nature of a slope, cliff, or path.
- DEFINITION
- steep; precipitous
When you're using 陡峭 (dǒuqiào), you're usually talking about something that goes up or down very sharply. It implies a sense of difficulty or danger when traversing it.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 陡峭 (dǒuqiào)
The most common way to use 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) is in a simple [Noun] + 很/非常 + 陡峭 structure. It’s pretty straightforward.
这座山路很陡峭。(Zhè zuò shānlù hěn dǒuqiào.)
Translation hint: This mountain road is very steep.
那悬崖非常陡峭。(Nà xuányá fēicháng dǒuqiào.)
Translation hint: That cliff is extremely precipitous.
§ Using 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) with '的' (de)
You can also use 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) with 的 (de) to modify a noun, similar to how you'd use 'steep' as an attributive adjective in English. This means 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) + 的 (de) + [Noun].
我们走在一条陡峭的山路上。(Wǒmen zǒu zài yī tiáo dǒuqiào de shānlù shàng.)
Translation hint: We walked on a steep mountain road.
这座建筑有一个非常陡峭的屋顶。(Zhè zuò jiànzhú yǒu yīgè fēicháng dǒuqiào de wūdǐng.)
Translation hint: This building has a very steep roof.
§ Common Nouns Used with 陡峭 (dǒuqiào)
Here are some common nouns you'll often hear paired with 陡峭 (dǒuqiào). Knowing these will help you form more natural sentences.
- 山路 (shānlù) - mountain road
- 悬崖 (xuányá) - cliff
- 坡 (pō) - slope
- 阶梯 (jiētī) - stairs / steps (especially outdoor, natural ones)
- 屋顶 (wūdǐng) - roof
那段陡峭的坡很难爬。(Nà duàn dǒuqiào de pō hěn nán pá.)
Translation hint: That steep slope is very hard to climb.
他们必须爬上非常陡峭的阶梯。(Tāmen bìxū pá shàng fēicháng dǒuqiào de jiētī.)
Translation hint: They had to climb very steep steps.
§ 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) in more complex sentences
You can also use 陡峭 (dǒuqiào) in more descriptive sentences, often with verbs of movement or verbs that indicate a state of being difficult.
由于山路太陡峭，我们决定放弃攀登。(Yóuyú shānlù tài dǒuqiào, wǒmen juédìng fàngqì pāndēng.)
Translation hint: Because the mountain road was too steep, we decided to give up climbing.
这里的地形非常陡峭，不适合骑自行车。(Zhèlǐ de dìxíng fēicháng dǒuqiào, bù shìhé qí zìxíngchē.)
Translation hint: The terrain here is very steep, not suitable for cycling.
That's the basic rundown for using 陡峭 (dǒuqiào). Practice these structures and try to form your own sentences. You'll get the hang of it quickly.
§ Understanding 陡峭
- DEFINITION
- steep; precipitous
Alright, let's talk about 陡峭 (dǒu qiào). This isn't just a word you'll find in textbooks; it's used quite often when people are describing anything that goes up or down very sharply. Think of it as 'steep' or 'precipitous' – like a mountain path that really makes you work, or a drop-off that looks a bit scary. It's a useful word because it paints a vivid picture of a significant incline or decline.
Knowing this word helps you understand descriptions of landscapes, especially when talking about hiking, climbing, or even just driving through certain areas. It's not usually used in a metaphorical sense; it almost always refers to a physical steepness.
§ Where You'll Hear 陡峭
You'll frequently encounter 陡峭 in contexts related to geography, outdoor activities, and news reports about terrain. It's a very practical word for describing the physical world around us.
- Work/Travel: If you're discussing travel plans, particularly to mountainous regions, or if you're involved in fields like construction, geology, or outdoor tourism, 陡峭 will come up. Guides might describe a hiking trail as 陡峭, or engineers might talk about a road built on a 陡峭 slope.
- News: News reports often use 陡峭 when describing accidents on mountainous roads, rescues in steep terrain, or even weather-related events in areas with significant elevation changes. For example, a report about a landslide might mention the 陡峭 mountainside.
- School: In geography classes or documentaries, 陡峭 is a common term to describe different types of landforms, like cliffs, ravines, or mountain peaks.
Basically, anytime the conversation turns to something going sharply up or down, especially in nature, be ready for 陡峭.
§ Examples of 陡峭 in Use
这条山路很陡峭，开车要小心。
- HINT
- This mountain road is very (steep/precipitous), drive carefully.
Here, it clearly describes the nature of a mountain road, implying that it's challenging to navigate.
我们爬上了一段陡峭的台阶。
- HINT
- We climbed up a section of (steep) stairs.
Even stairs can be described as 陡峭 if they have a very sharp incline, making them difficult to climb.
悬崖非常陡峭，不适合攀爬。
- HINT
- The cliff is extremely (precipitous/steep), not suitable for climbing.
This example clearly shows 陡峭 being used to describe a dangerous, sheer drop, emphasizing the precipitous aspect.
By understanding these contexts and seeing 陡峭 in action, you'll be much better equipped to use it yourself and understand it when you hear it.
Le savais-tu ?
The character 陡 (dǒu) is often used in combination with other characters to describe various kinds of steepness, like 陡坡 (dǒupō) for 'steep slope.'
Grammaire à connaître
Can be used to describe inclines like mountains or roads. Often followed by nouns indicating what is steep.
这座山很陡峭。 (This mountain is very steep.)
Can be used metaphorically to describe a sharp increase or decrease, such as in prices or learning curves.
学习中文的曲线很陡峭。 (The learning curve for Chinese is very steep.)
Can be used as an adjective, typically before a noun or after an adverb like 很 (hěn - very) or 非常 (fēicháng - extremely).
这条路非常陡峭，开车要小心。 (This road is extremely steep, be careful when driving.)
Can be reduplicated (陡陡峭峭) for emphasis, suggesting something is very, very steep.
山路陡陡峭峭，走起来很费力。 (The mountain path is very, very steep, and it's hard to walk.)
Can be combined with other adjectives to give a more nuanced description, e.g., 陡峭险峻 (dǒuqiào xiǎnjùn - steep and dangerous).
这是一条陡峭险峻的山路。 (This is a steep and dangerous mountain path.)
Exemples par niveau
这座山很陡峭，不适合初学者攀登。
This mountain is very steep, not suitable for beginners to climb.
很 (hěn) indicates 'very'.
这条路又陡峭又窄，开车要特别小心。
This road is steep and narrow, so be extra careful when driving.
又...又... (yòu...yòu...) means 'both...and...'
他沿着陡峭的小径向上走，气喘吁吁。
He walked up the steep path, out of breath.
沿着 (yánzhe) means 'along'.
我们爬上了陡峭的悬崖，看到了美丽的风景。
We climbed the steep cliff and saw beautiful scenery.
爬上 (páshàng) means 'climb up'.
这条河的两岸非常陡峭，很难找到平坦的地方。
The banks of this river are very steep, it's hard to find a flat place.
两岸 (liǎng'àn) means 'both banks'.
在陡峭的山坡上种植农作物非常困难。
It is very difficult to plant crops on steep hillsides.
在...上 (zài...shàng) means 'on...'
这座城堡建在一个陡峭的山顶上，易守难攻。
This castle was built on a steep mountaintop, easy to defend but hard to attack.
建在 (jiàn zài) means 'built on'.
我不敢往下看，因为山路太陡峭了。
I didn't dare to look down because the mountain road was too steep.
不敢 (bùgǎn) means 'dare not'.
这条山路很陡峭，驾驶时要格外小心。
This mountain road is very steep, be extra careful when driving.
很 (hěn) is an intensifier meaning 'very'. 要 (yào) indicates necessity or obligation.
我们爬上了陡峭的山坡，看到了美丽的风景。
We climbed the steep hillside and saw beautiful scenery.
爬上 (pá shàng) means 'to climb up'. 了 (le) indicates a completed action.
这座城市的历史悠久，但经济增长却非常陡峭。
This city has a long history, but its economic growth has been very steep.
却 (què) indicates a contrast or转折 (zhuǎnzhé - turning point). 增长 (zēngzhǎng) means 'growth'.
徒步旅行时，我们遇到了一段陡峭的悬崖。
While hiking, we encountered a steep cliff.
时 (shí) indicates 'when' or 'while'. 遇到 (yùdào) means 'to encounter'.
这张图表显示，销售额在过去一年里呈陡峭上升趋势。
This chart shows that sales have been on a steep upward trend over the past year.
呈 (chéng) means 'to present' or 'to show'. 趋势 (qūshì) means 'trend'.
为了到达山顶，我们不得不攀登一段非常陡峭的岩石。
To reach the mountaintop, we had to climb a very steep rock face.
为了 (wèile) means 'in order to'. 不得不 (bùdébù) means 'to have no choice but to'.
这个项目面临着陡峭的学习曲线，需要投入大量时间。
This project faces a steep learning curve, requiring a lot of time investment.
面临 (miànlín) means 'to face'. 投入 (tóurù) means 'to invest' or 'to put in'.
尽管道路陡峭，他们还是坚持不懈地前行。
Despite the steep road, they persevered and moved forward.
尽管 (jǐnguǎn) means 'despite' or 'even though'. 坚持不懈 (jiānchí bùxiè) means 'to persevere'.
这座山的路又陡峭又崎岖，爬起来非常吃力。
The path up this mountain is both steep and rugged, making it very strenuous to climb.
这条小径非常陡峭，我们必须小心翼翼地走，以免摔倒。
This trail is very steep; we must walk carefully to avoid falling.
我从来没有见过这么陡峭的山坡，真让人感到惊险。
I've never seen such a steep hillside before; it's truly thrilling.
登山队员们正在挑战那座以陡峭著称的山峰。
The mountaineers are challenging the mountain peak known for its steepness.
这条陡峭的悬崖对攀岩爱好者来说是一个巨大的挑战。
This steep cliff is a great challenge for rock climbing enthusiasts.
在陡峭的山路上开车需要极高的驾驶技巧。
Driving on steep mountain roads requires extremely high driving skills.
瀑布从陡峭的山壁上倾泻而下，景色非常壮观。
The waterfall cascades down the steep mountain wall, and the scenery is spectacular.
为了到达山顶，我们不得不爬过几段非常陡峭的岩石。
To reach the summit, we had to climb over several very steep sections of rock.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
这座山很陡峭。
This mountain is very steep.
小路非常陡峭。
The path is extremely steep.
悬崖下面是陡峭的。
Below the cliff is precipitous.
爬上陡峭的山坡。
Climb up the steep hillside.
这里有一个陡峭的下降。
There is a steep drop here.
他们的销售额呈现陡峭的增长。
Their sales showed a steep increase.
那段路很陡峭，开车要小心。
That section of the road is very steep, drive carefully.
沿着陡峭的小径走。
Walk along the steep trail.
我们面前是陡峭的岩壁。
Before us was a steep rock face.
这是一条陡峭而危险的路线。
This is a steep and dangerous route.
Expressions idiomatiques
"陡峭的山路"
steep mountain path
这条山路很陡峭，要小心走。 (This mountain path is very steep, walk carefully.)
neutral"陡峭的悬崖"
steep cliff
我们爬上陡峭的悬崖。 (We climbed up the steep cliff.)
neutral"地势陡峭"
steep terrain
这个地区地势陡峭，不适合耕种。 (The terrain in this area is steep and not suitable for farming.)
neutral"坡度陡峭"
steep slope
这里的坡度很陡峭，开车要慢。 (The slope here is very steep, drive slowly.)
neutral"陡峭上升"
rise steeply
股价陡峭上升。 (Stock prices rose steeply.)
neutral"陡峭下降"
fall steeply
气温陡峭下降。 (Temperatures fell steeply.)
neutral"陡峭的挑战"
steep challenge
这是一个陡峭的挑战，但我们不会放弃。 (This is a steep challenge, but we won't give up.)
neutral"陡峭的曲线"
steep curve
图表显示了一条陡峭的曲线。 (The chart shows a steep curve.)
neutral"陡峭的阶梯"
steep stairs
他爬上了陡峭的阶梯。 (He climbed the steep stairs.)
neutral"非常陡峭"
very steep
这座山非常陡峭，很难攀登。 (This mountain is very steep and difficult to climb.)
neutralMémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Imagine a **steep** mountain made of 'dough' that is too 'chow' (chew) to climb. DOUGH-CHOW for 陡峭 (dǒuqiào).
Association visuelle
Picture a mountain road so **steep** that a car is struggling to go up, with smoke coming from the engine. Focus on the feeling of effort and the sharp incline.
Word Web
Défi
Describe a time you saw something **steep** using 陡峭 (dǒuqiào). For example, '那座山很陡峭，我们爬得很慢。' (Nà zuò shān hěn dǒuqiào, wǒmen pá de hěn màn. - That mountain is very **steep**, we climbed very slowly.)
Origine du mot
陡 (dǒu) means 'steep' or 'precipitous,' and 峭 (qiào) also means 'steep' or 'lofty.' Together, they emphasize the idea of something being very steep.
Sens originel : Steep, precipitous.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic, Mandarin Chinese.Contexte culturel
The concept of 'steepness' is commonly encountered in Chinese culture, especially when discussing natural landscapes, such as mountains like Huangshan or the cliffs along the Yangtze River. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a sudden and significant increase or decrease in something, like a 'steep' learning curve or a 'steep' rise in prices.
Pratique dans la vie réelle
Contextes réels
Describing mountains or hills
- 这座山很陡峭。(This mountain is very steep.)
- 那条小路陡峭难行。(That path is steep and difficult to walk.)
- 我喜欢爬陡峭的山。(I like climbing steep mountains.)
Talking about slopes or inclines
- 这个坡度太陡峭了。(This slope is too steep.)
- 我们小心地走下陡峭的斜坡。(We carefully walked down the steep incline.)
- 这条路非常陡峭。(This road is very steep.)
Discussing cliffs or precipices
- 悬崖很陡峭。(The cliff is very precipitous.)
- 他站在陡峭的悬崖边。(He stood at the edge of the steep cliff.)
- 别靠近陡峭的边缘。(Don't get close to the steep edge.)
Figurative use: rapid increase or decrease
- 价格陡峭上涨。(Prices rose steeply.)
- 学习曲线很陡峭。(The learning curve is very steep.)
- 他的进步非常陡峭。(His progress is very steep/rapid.)
Describing stairs or steps
- 这些楼梯很陡峭。(These stairs are very steep.)
- 小心，楼梯很陡峭。(Be careful, the stairs are very steep.)
- 我爬上了陡峭的台阶。(I climbed up the steep steps.)
Amorces de conversation
"你爬过最陡峭的山是哪座？(What's the steepest mountain you've ever climbed?)"
"你觉得哪些地方的路很陡峭？(Where do you think the roads are very steep?)"
"你喜欢挑战陡峭的徒步路线吗？(Do you like to challenge steep hiking trails?)"
"你有没有经历过什么陡峭的上升或下降？(Have you experienced any steep rises or falls?)"
"在你的家乡，有没有什么陡峭的地方？(Are there any steep places in your hometown?)"
Sujets d'écriture
描述一次你走过陡峭山路的经历，你有什么感受？(Describe an experience where you walked on a steep mountain path. How did you feel?)
想象一下你住在一个非常陡峭的地方，你的日常生活会有什么不同？(Imagine you live in a very steep place. How would your daily life be different?)
写一篇关于“陡峭”的短文，可以是关于自然风光，也可以是关于人生的挑战。(Write a short essay about 'steep', it can be about natural scenery or life's challenges.)
如果你要设计一个陡峭的景观，你会加入哪些元素？(If you were to design a steep landscape, what elements would you include?)
回顾你生活中的某个“陡峭”的阶段，你是如何克服的？(Reflect on a 'steep' phase in your life. How did you overcome it?)
Teste-toi 84 questions
这座山路很___。
The sentence describes a mountain road that is 'very steep'. '陡峭' (dǒuqiao) means steep. The other options mean flat, wide, and narrow.
我们爬上了___的楼梯。
The sentence says 'we climbed the ___ stairs'. '陡峭' (dǒuqiao) fits here to describe steep stairs. The other options don't make sense in this context.
这条小路非常___，要小心走。
The sentence warns 'This path is very ___, walk carefully.' '陡峭' (dǒuqiao) meaning steep, makes sense for a path requiring caution. The other options are irrelevant.
他喜欢挑战___的山峰。
The sentence says 'He likes to challenge ___ mountain peaks.' '陡峭' (dǒuqiao) meaning steep, describes a challenging peak. The other words don't fit the context of 'challenge'.
我们看到一个___的悬崖。
The sentence describes 'we saw a ___ cliff'. '陡峭' (dǒuqiao) means steep or precipitous, which is a good descriptor for a cliff. The other options relate to height or distance.
开车经过这个___的路段很考验技术。
The sentence says 'Driving through this ___ section of road tests one's skills.' A '陡峭' (dǒuqiao) or steep road section would definitely test driving skills. The other options describe straight, winding, or spacious roads.
这座山路太___了，我们得小心。
The sentence describes a mountain road that requires caution, implying it's steep. '陡峭' means steep or precipitous.
那里的悬崖非常___，不要太靠近。
Cliffs are typically steep, and the warning not to get too close reinforces this. '陡峭' fits the context.
这条小径很___，不适合老年人走。
If a path is not suitable for elderly people, it is likely steep. '陡峭' means steep.
登山时，有些路段特别___，需要借助绳索。
When climbing, needing ropes implies the sections are steep. '陡峭' is the correct choice here.
这座塔的楼梯非常___，爬上去很费力。
If stairs are hard to climb, they are likely steep. '陡峭' means steep.
他们在一个非常___的山坡上建了房子。
Building a house on a very steep slope presents a challenge, which aligns with the meaning of '陡峭'.
这座山路很___，开车要小心。
The sentence means 'This mountain road is very ___, drive carefully.' '陡峭' means steep, which fits the context of needing to drive carefully on a mountain road. '平坦' (flat), '宽阔' (wide), and '弯曲' (curvy) don't fit as well for the primary reason to drive carefully due to the nature of the slope.
攀岩运动员喜欢挑战那些___的岩壁。
The sentence means 'Rock climbers like to challenge those ___ rock faces.' '陡峭' means steep, which is what rock climbers would challenge. '柔软' (soft), '光滑' (smooth), and '湿润' (moist) are not typical challenges for rock climbing in this context.
小径越来越___，我们走了很久才到山顶。
The sentence means 'The path became more and more ___, and we walked for a long time to reach the mountaintop.' '陡峭' means steep, which explains why it took a long time to reach the summit. '笔直' (straight), '狭窄' (narrow), and '清晰' (clear) don't directly explain the difficulty of reaching the summit in the same way.
在陡峭的路上骑自行车会很轻松。
The sentence means 'Riding a bicycle on a steep road would be very easy.' This is false because '陡峭' means steep, making it difficult, not easy, to ride a bicycle.
悬崖的边缘通常很陡峭。
The sentence means 'The edge of a cliff is usually very steep.' This is true, as cliffs are by definition steep.
下坡路总是很陡峭。
The sentence means 'Downhill roads are always very steep.' This is false. While some downhill roads can be steep, not all are. '陡峭' implies a significant incline, and not all downhill roads have that.
Listen for the word describing the mountain road.
Listen for the word describing the mountain.
Listen for the word describing the downhill road.
Read this aloud:
这条小路非常陡峭，你得小心点。
Focus: 陡峭 (dǒuqìao)
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Read this aloud:
我从来没有爬过这么陡峭的山。
Focus: 陡峭 (dǒuqìao)
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这里的悬崖很陡峭，不要靠太近。
Focus: 陡峭 (dǒuqìao)
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Describe a mountain path you've seen or imagined using '陡峭'.
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Sample answer
这座山路很陡峭，爬起来很累。
Write a sentence about a steep cliff, using '陡峭'.
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那边的悬崖非常陡峭，很危险。
Imagine you are describing a very steep staircase. Use '陡峭' in your sentence.
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Sample answer
这里的楼梯很陡峭，走路要小心。
这篇文章主要讲了什么？
Read this passage:
这座山很高，山路非常陡峭。很多人喜欢爬这座山，但是需要很多体力。如果你想去，一定要做好准备。
这篇文章主要讲了什么？
文章中多次提到山路陡峭，这是主要信息。
文章中多次提到山路陡峭，这是主要信息。
小明为什么不喜欢去这个公园？
Read this passage:
小明不喜欢走陡峭的路。每次看到很高的台阶，他都会觉得很累。今天他要去一个公园，听说里面有很多陡峭的小路。
小明为什么不喜欢去这个公园？
文章说他不喜欢走陡峭的路，而公园里有陡峭的小路。
文章说他不喜欢走陡峭的路，而公园里有陡峭的小路。
这个小镇的街道有什么特点？
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这个小镇建在山上，所以很多街道都很陡峭。游客来这里，常常需要走很多上坡路。但是，站在高处看风景非常美丽。
这个小镇的街道有什么特点？
文章明确指出“很多街道都很陡峭”。
文章明确指出“很多街道都很陡峭”。
This sentence describes the mountain as being very steep. '这座山' (This mountain) is the subject, '非常' (very) is an intensifier, and '陡峭' (steep) is the adjective.
This sentence talks about how tiring it is to climb this steep mountain road. '爬' (to climb) is the verb, '这座 陡峭的 山路' (this steep mountain road) is the object, and '很累' (very tiring) describes the experience.
This sentence warns to be careful when walking on the steep path. '这条 小径' (This path) is the subject, '很陡峭' (very steep) describes it, and '小心走' (walk carefully) is the advice.
This mountain path is very steep. Use '非常' to emphasize '陡峭'.
Climbing this steep mountain peak requires courage. '陡峭的' modifies '山峰'.
The terrain in this place is very steep and not suitable for living. '的' connects '地方' and '地形'.
这座山路太___了，我们得小心点。
The sentence describes a mountain road that requires caution, implying it's steep. '陡峭' means steep.
攀岩队挑战了那面非常___的岩壁。
Rock climbers challenge steep rock faces. '陡峭' fits the context of a challenging rock wall.
这个峡谷两边的山壁非常___，令人望而生畏。
The sentence describes intimidating canyon walls, which are typically steep. '陡峭' means steep or precipitous.
为了到达山顶，我们必须爬过一段极其___的路径。
To reach the summit, one often has to climb a very steep path. '陡峭' means steep.
她小心翼翼地走在___的悬崖边，生怕一不小心就滑下去。
Walking cautiously along a cliff edge suggests the cliff is steep. '陡峭' means steep or precipitous.
教练告诉我们，这段___的下坡路需要特别注意控制速度。
A steep downhill road requires careful speed control. '陡峭' means steep.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: 登山队面临着___的挑战。
The context of 'mountain climbing team facing challenges' suggests a difficult, steep challenge, making '陡峭' the best fit.
Which sentence correctly uses "陡峭"?
"陡峭" is used to describe a sharp incline, like a cliff (悬崖). It doesn't apply to rivers, bridges, or clothes.
Which of the following describes something that is "陡峭"?
"陡峭" refers to a very steep, almost vertical incline, perfectly describing a cliff face with a nearly vertical drop.
如果你说一条道路很陡峭，这意味着这条路非常平坦。
If a road is '陡峭' (steep), it means it has a sharp incline, which is the opposite of '平坦' (flat).
在徒步旅行中，遇到陡峭的山坡通常会增加难度。
Encountering a '陡峭' (steep) slope during hiking definitely increases the difficulty.
一座陡峭的建筑通常意味着它的墙壁是倾斜的。
"陡峭" refers to a steep incline, usually of a surface like a mountain or road, not typically the walls of a building. Buildings can be tall, but not usually described as '陡峭' in this context.
The road up this mountain is very steep, you need to be careful.
They climbed up the steep path.
I didn't dare look down because the cliff was too precipitous.
Read this aloud:
这个坡度很陡峭，骑自行车上去会很累。
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Read this aloud:
徒步穿越陡峭的山谷是一次难忘的经历。
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由于山路陡峭，我们不得不停下来休息。
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这座山路太___了，开车上去很危险。
句子中提到开车上去很危险，暗示山路地势险峻，所以“陡峭”最符合语境。
攀登珠穆朗玛峰的最后一段路程异常___。
珠穆朗玛峰的攀登难度很大，特别是最后一段路程，用“陡峭”来形容其险峻是恰当的。
为了欣赏瀑布全景，我们不得不爬上一个非常___的观景台。
要欣赏瀑布全景，通常需要爬到高处，如果观景台“非常陡峭”，则表示其地势很高且坡度大。
在驾驶车辆经过陡峭的山路时，应尽量加速通过。
驾驶车辆经过陡峭山路时，应减速慢行，注意安全，加速通过是非常危险的行为。
这个公园里的儿童滑梯设计得非常陡峭，因此很受孩子们的欢迎。
儿童滑梯通常设计得比较平缓以确保安全，过于陡峭的滑梯会存在安全隐患，不适合儿童玩耍。
沿着陡峭的小径徒步旅行需要良好的体力和充足的准备。
陡峭的小径意味着坡度大，对体力要求高，因此需要良好的体力和充足的准备。
The path on this mountain is very steep, making it hard to climb.
Facing a steep economic situation, the company had to take emergency measures.
Although the learning curve was steep, he persisted.
Read this aloud:
攀登陡峭的山峰需要极大的毅力。
Focus: 陡峭 (dǒu qiào)
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我们遇到了一个陡峭的挑战，但我们不会退缩。
Focus: 陡峭的挑战 (dǒu qiào de tiǎo zhàn)
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从悬崖边看下去，地势非常陡峭。
Focus: 地势非常陡峭 (dì shì fēi cháng dǒu qiào)
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在这次徒步旅行中，我们遇到了一段非常___的山路，几乎是垂直的。
句子描述山路几乎是垂直的，与'陡峭'（steep）相符。
攀登那座___的悬崖，需要极大的勇气和专业的设备。
悬崖的特点往往是'陡峭'（precipitous），这与攀登的挑战性相符。
工程师们正在研究如何在这片___的山坡上建造一个安全的住宅区。
在'陡峭'（steep）的山坡上建造住宅区需要特别的研究和安全考量。
这条通往山顶的小径异常___，对登山者的体力是巨大的考验。
小径如果'陡峭'（steep），就会对登山者的体力构成巨大考验。
为了欣赏到更美的日出，我们决定攀登那座看起来非常___的山峰。
选择攀登'陡峭'（steep）的山峰通常是为了获得更好的视野和体验。
尽管道路非常___，但勇敢的探险家们仍然坚持不懈地向前行进。
在'陡峭'（precipitous）的道路上前进，展现了探险家的勇气和毅力。
Choose the most appropriate synonym for "陡峭" in the context of a mountain path.
险峻 (xiǎnjùn) directly relates to the dangerous and steep nature often associated with a precipitous mountain path, making it the most fitting synonym for 陡峭 in this context. While 陡峭 primarily means steep, 险峻 adds the nuance of peril.
Which of the following phrases best describes a situation where one might use "陡峭" metaphorically?
The phrase "学习曲线陡峭" (xuéxí qūxiàn dǒuqiào) is a common and appropriate metaphorical use of 陡峭, referring to something that is difficult and requires a lot of effort to learn or master in a short amount of time, much like ascending a steep physical incline. The other options are less common or less idiomatic metaphorical applications.
Consider the sentence: "那条山路非常陡峭，我们花了很长时间才爬上去。" (Nà tiáo shānlù fēicháng dǒuqiào, wǒmen huāle hěn cháng shíjiān cái pá shàngqù.) Which of the following best describes the implication of "陡峭" in this sentence?
In this context, "陡峭" (dǒuqiào) implies that the mountain path was extremely steep, which directly suggests that it was difficult to climb and therefore required a lot of time and effort to ascend. While a steep path can sometimes be narrow or dangerous, the primary implication in this sentence is the arduousness of the climb due to its steepness.
If a slope is described as "陡峭", it necessarily means it is also dangerous.
While many steep slopes can be dangerous, "陡峭" primarily denotes a sharp incline. Danger is often an associated characteristic, but not a definitional necessity. A well-maintained, steep staircase, for example, is 陡峭 but not necessarily dangerous.
The opposite of "陡峭" is typically something that is flat or gently sloped.
The direct opposite of "steep" (陡峭) would be something that lacks a sharp incline, such as a flat surface (平坦, píngtǎn) or a gentle slope (平缓, pínghuǎn).
You can only use "陡峭" to describe physical landscapes like mountains or cliffs.
While "陡峭" is most commonly used for physical landscapes, it can also be used metaphorically, such as in "学习曲线陡峭" (steep learning curve), to describe something that presents a significant challenge or rapid increase/decrease.
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