堞
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Meaning: battlements
💡 Think 'die' (sounds like dié) on the city wall's teeth—battlements that defend.
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Character Story & Explanation
堞 (dié) refers to the crenellated parapet on ancient city walls, used for defense. It symbolizes China's historical emphasis on walled fortifications and collective security. The radical 土 (earth) reflects construction material, while the phonetic 枼 suggests sound. Common in historical texts about warfare and architecture.
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