塂
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Meaning: hill
💡 Think 'jiang' like 'John' on a hill — 'John's hill' (塂).
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Character Story & Explanation
塂 (jiǎng) is a rare character meaning 'hill' or 'mound.' In southern China, particularly in Guangxi and Yunnan, you might see it in local place names like 那塂 (Nàjiǎng), a small village nestled among rolling hills. The character combines 土 (earth) with 亢 (high), evoking a raised landform. It's not used in modern standard Chinese but appears in ancient texts and dialects, reflecting the region's topography.
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