Definition
耸立 (sǒng lì) means 'to tower, to stand tall' and is used for mountains, buildings, or monuments that rise high and imposingly. It is very similar to 矗立 (chù lì), but 耸立 emphasizes a soaring, skyward thrust, while 矗立 stresses an upright, solid stance. 屹立 (yì lì) adds a sense of firmness and endurance, often used for people or structures that stand unyielding.
verb
to towerto stand tall (of mountains, buildings, monuments)
Examples
- 耸立。Chéngshì zhōng de gāolóu sǒng lì zài yúnduān.The tall buildings in the city tower into the clouds.
- 耸立。Yuǎnchù de shān fēng sǒng lì rù yún zhōng.The distant mountain peaks tower into the clouds.
- 耸立。Jìniàn bēi sǒng lì zài guǎngchǎng zhōngyāng.The monument stands tall in the center of the square.
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