岵
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Meaning: mountain covered with vegetation
💡 Mountain (山) + ancient tree (古) = a hill lush with greenery.
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Character Story & Explanation
The character 岵 (hù) depicts a mountain (山) covered with lush vegetation. It appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, where it symbolizes a fertile, life-sustaining landscape. Though rare in modern usage, it reflects the ancient Chinese reverence for nature's abundance and the harmony between mountains and plant life.
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