岫
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Meaning: cave
💡 Think: 'Mountain (山) with a cave (由 as sound) – a hill hideout.'
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Character Story & Explanation
岫 (xiù) refers to a cave or grotto in a mountain, often associated with hidden, mystical spaces in Chinese landscape culture. It appears in classical poetry and place names, evoking the Daoist ideal of secluded retreats where one can harmonize with nature. The radical 山 (mountain) emphasizes its natural setting.
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