岨
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Meaning: rocky hill
💡 Shoes (且) on a mountain (山) — walking on rocky hill is tough on footwear.
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Character Story & Explanation
Uncovered in ancient texts, 岨 (qū) depicts a rocky hill. Its left radical 山 (mountain) combines with 且 (perhaps a phonetic element). This character appears in classical geography, describing rugged terrain where early settlements avoided. Its rarity today evokes the wild, untamed landscapes of ancient China.
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