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Radical: 山 13 strokes
Meaning: Mt Tu in Zhejiang
💡 Mount Tu: 山 (mountain) + 余 (surplus) - surplus of mountain meaning.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

嵞 (tú) meaning in English —

嵞 (tú) is a rare character referring specifically to Mount Tu (嵞山) in Zhejiang, an ancient sacred peak in Chinese mythology. Its radical 山 (mountain) emphasizes its geographic nature. The character appears in classical texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas, symbolizing the spiritual connection between landscape and Chinese culture.

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