崇山峻岭 chóng shān jùn lǐng Towering Mountains

Explanation

连绵起伏的高山，形容山势高峻险要。

Continuous high mountains, describing the steep and dangerous mountain terrain.

Origin Story

传说在古老的蜀国，有一条通往天庭的道路，蜿蜒曲折，穿过崇山峻岭。这条路异常艰险，两旁是陡峭的山崖，深不见底的峡谷，只有勇敢无畏的人才能走完这段路程，到达传说中的天庭。这条路不仅考验人的体力和毅力，更考验人的勇气和智慧。相传当年姜子牙入蜀时就曾走过这条路。他凭借着智慧和勇气，顺利的到达了蜀地，辅助蜀王建立了蜀国，开创了蜀地的盛世。这条路，从此成为了勇敢和智慧的象征。

chuán shuō zài gǔ lǎo de shǔ guó, yǒu yī tiáo tōng wǎng tiān tíng de dàolù, wānyán qūzhé, chuān guò chóng shān jùn lǐng. zhè tiáo lù yì cháng jiānxian, liǎng páng shì dǒu qiào de shānyá, shēn bù jiàn dǐ de xiágǔ, zhǐ yǒu yǒnggǎn wú wèi de rén cáinéng zǒu wán zhè duàn lù chéng, dào dá chuán shuō zhōng de tiān tíng. zhè tiáo lù bù jǐn kǎoyàn rén de tǐlì hé yìlì, gèng kǎoyàn rén de yǒngqì hé zhìhuì. xiāng chuán dāng nián jiāng zǐyá rù shǔ shí jiù céng zǒu guò zhè tiáo lù. tā píng jiè zhe zhìhuì hé yǒngqì, shùnlì de dào dá le shǔ dì, fǔzhù shǔ wáng jiàn lì le shǔ guó, kāi chuàng le shǔ dì de shèngshì. zhè tiáo lù, cóng cǐ chéng wéi le yǒnggǎn hé zhìhuì de xiàngzhēng.

Legend has it that in ancient Shu, there was a road leading to the heavenly court, winding and twisting through towering mountains.This road was exceptionally dangerous, with steep cliffs and deep, unfathomable gorges on either side. Only the brave and fearless could complete this journey and reach the legendary heavenly court. This road tested not only physical strength and perseverance, but also courage and wisdom. It is said that when Jiang Ziya entered Shu, he once traveled this road. With his wisdom and courage, he successfully reached Shu, assisted the Shu king in establishing the Shu kingdom, and ushered in a prosperous era for Shu. This road has since become a symbol of courage and wisdom.

Usage

多用于描写山势险峻的场景，也常用于比喻事情的艰难。

duō yòng yú miáoxiě shān shì xiǎnjùn de chǎngjǐng, yě cháng yòng yú bǐyù shìqíng de jiānnán

Mostly used to describe steep and dangerous mountain scenery, also often used metaphorically for the difficulty of a task.

Examples

  • 阿尔卑斯山脉的崇山峻岭令人叹为观止。

    ē'ā'ěr bǎi sī shānmài de chóng shān jùn lǐng lìng rén tàn wèi guān zhǐ

    The towering mountains of the Alps are breathtaking.

  • 探险队跋涉在崇山峻岭之中。

    tànxiǎn duì báshè zài chóng shān jùn lǐng zhī zhōng

    The expedition team trekked through the towering mountains.

Related Idioms

  • 层峦叠嶂

  • 峰峦起伏

Opposite Idioms

  • 一马平川

  • 平原