岬
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Meaning: cape
💡 Mountain (山) + armor (甲) = a mountain-like armor jutting into the sea.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
岬 (jiǎ) means 'cape'—a point of land extending into the sea. Its radical 山 (mountain) hints at landforms, while the phonetic component 甲 (jiǎ, armor) suggests a protective headland. Common in coastal geography, such as 岬角 (headland). It's not in HSK but useful for travel or geography.
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