垭
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Meaning: strip of land between hills
💡 Yā sounds like 'yah'—think 'yah, that's a gap between hills!'
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Character Story & Explanation
垭 (yā) refers to a narrow strip of land between hills, often a pass or saddle. In Chinese geography, such features are crucial for travel and defense. The radical 土 (earth) indicates land, while the phonetic 亚 (yà) suggests a secondary or connecting role. It appears in place names like 垭口 (mountain pass), reflecting the Chinese appreciation of natural topography.
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