岍
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Meaning: name of a mountain
💡 Mountain (山) that opens (开) like a gate.
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Character Story & Explanation
Detective's note: The character 岍 (qiān) combines the radical 山 (mountain) with 开 (open), suggesting a mountain that opens or divides. Historically, it refers to Mount Qian in Shaanxi, China, mentioned in ancient texts like the Shuowen Jiezi. Its usage is rare, primarily in classical geography and poetry.
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