屺
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Meaning: a barren hill
💡 Mountain (山) with self (己) alone on a barren peak.
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Character Story & Explanation
屺 (qǐ) depicts a barren hill or mountain devoid of vegetation. Composed of the radical 山 (mountain) and the phonetic component 己 (jǐ), it evokes the stark, lifeless peaks found in arid regions. This character appears in classical poetry, often symbolizing desolation or longing for home. Its rarity reflects the Chinese worldview that mountains are typically lush and life-giving, making 屺 a notable exception.
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