嵬
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Meaning: rocky
💡 A mountain (山) haunted by ghosts (鬼) – eerie and rocky.
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Character Story & Explanation
嵬 (wéi) combines the radical 山 (mountain) with 鬼 (guǐ, ghost/weird), suggesting a mountain that is rugged, steep, and eerily imposing. In ancient texts, it describes towering, rocky peaks that inspire awe. This character appears in classical poetry to evoke untamed natural landscapes.
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