墉
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Meaning: fortified wall
💡 Think 'yong' as 'young wall'—fortified yet foundational, like a city's shield.
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Character Story & Explanation
墉 (yōng) means 'fortified wall,' specifically the defensive walls surrounding ancient Chinese cities or palaces. Unlike the Great Wall (长城), 墉 refers to inner city walls, akin to European town ramparts. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, symbolizing protection and isolation.
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