How to Say
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shēn
Radical: 山 6 strokes
Meaning: two mountains standing next to each other
💡 Two mountains side by side: 山 + 山 = 屾, like a mountain range.
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屾 (shēn) meaning in English —

屾 (shēn) depicts two mountains side by side, evoking a sense of rugged terrain and isolation. In ancient texts, it symbolizes seclusion and natural grandeur, often used in names or poetry to convey towering strength.

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