峨 (é) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 峨 (é) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 峨 (é) means "lofty; high". with 10 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 峨 stroke by stroke?

峨 has 10 strokes. The radical is 山. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 峨 and 岢?

峨 (é) and 岢 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 峨?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 山. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 峨?

Common words containing 峨 include: 峨眉山 (é méi shān) — Mount Emei; 巍峨 (wēi é) — towering; majestic; 峨峨 (é é) — lofty; towering.

How to Write 峨

The character 峨 (é) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

峨 is pronounced é in Mandarin Chinese. It means lofty; high.

Common Words with 峨

峨眉山 é méi shān

Mount Emei

巍峨 wēi é

towering; majestic

峨峨 é é

lofty; towering

Example Sentences

我想去峨眉山。

wǒ xiǎng qù é méi shān

I want to go to Mount Emei.

城堡非常巍峨。

chéng bǎo fēi cháng wēi é

The castle is very majestic.

高山峨峨。

gāo shān é é

The high mountains are towering and majestic.

Similar Characters

岢 kě

岣 gǒu

岩 yán

Practice Writing 峨 (é)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 峨

What does 峨 (é) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 峨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 峨 and 岢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 峨?

What common words use 峨?

How to Write 峨 (é)