塬
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Meaning: plateau, esp. Loess Plateau of northwest China 黃土高原
💡 Imagine a flat 'tabletop' of earth (土) rising above the landscape—that's a 塬.
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Character Story & Explanation
塬 (yuán) describes a raised, flat-topped landform typical of the Loess Plateau in northwest China, such as the famous Dongzhi Yuan in Gansu. The radical 土 (earth) hints at its geological nature. Locals often say "上塬" (go up to the plateau), evoking a sense of vast, arid highlands where wheat and millet are grown.
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