堌
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Meaning: place name
💡 Imagine a 'solid earth' (土+固) mound marking an ancient village name.
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Character Story & Explanation
This rare character 堌 (gù) is used exclusively in place names, particularly in northern China. It appears in toponyms like 堌阳 (Gùyáng) and 堌堆 (gùduī, 'mound'). Structurally, it combines 土 (earth) with 固 (solid), suggesting a fortified settlement on elevated ground.
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