峙
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Meaning: to tower aloft
💡 Imagine a temple (寺) on a mountain (山) towering above the clouds.
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Character Story & Explanation
峙 (zhì) combines the radical 山 (mountain) with 寺 (temple), picturing a temple perched atop a peak. It means 'to tower aloft' or 'stand erect', often describing majestic mountains or imposing structures. In Chinese culture, it evokes stability and permanence, reflecting the worldview of harmony between human construction and nature.
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