How to Say
How to Write
xiáo
Radical: 山 11 strokes
Meaning: name of a mountain in Henan
💡 Think 'Xiao Mountain' – the 'mountain' radical (山) plus a phonetic hint.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

崤 (xiáo) meaning in English —

崤 (xiáo) refers to the Xiao Mountains in Henan province, historically significant as the site of the Battle of Xiao in 627 BCE. It appears in classical texts like Zuo Zhuan. Today, it's used mainly in historical or geographical contexts.

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