岌 jí — towering (of a mountain) 岌 jí Level 2 · Frequent #3593 jí ji2 Basic definition adjective towering (of a mountain) e.g 岌峨 adjective precarious; in danger (jíjí) e.g 岌岌岌岌可危 Detailed explanation adjective (形声。从山，及声。本义:山高;高耸) adjective towering e.g 岌峨 岌嶷 adjective high adjective perilous Related words 岌岌可危 jí jí kě wēi in imminent danger 岌岌 jí jí precarious; tottering 岌峨 jí é towering and steep