崮
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Meaning: steep-sided flat-topped mountain
💡 A mountain (山) that is solid (固) like a fortress, with a flat top.
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Character Story & Explanation
崮 (gù) is a pictophonetic character: the radical 山 (mountain) indicates its meaning, while 固 (gù, solid) hints at pronunciation. It specifically refers to a mesa-like landform with steep cliffs and a flat top, common in Shandong, China. The most famous example is 孟良崮, site of a pivotal 1947 battle.
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