堽
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: mound
💡 Think of a 'gang' of earth (土) forming a mound.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 堽 (gāng) means 'mound' or 'small hill'. It is a rare character, often used in ancient texts or place names. Its radical is 土 (earth), indicating its connection to landforms. The phonetic component 岡 (gāng) suggests the pronunciation. Understanding 堽 helps in deciphering classical Chinese geography terms.
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