嶂
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Meaning: cliff
💡 A mountain (山) that stands like a chapter (章) of rock: a steep cliff.
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Character Story & Explanation
嶂 (zhàng) means 'cliff' or 'steep mountain peak'. It combines the radical 山 (mountain) with 章 (chapter), suggesting a towering wall of rock like a natural monument. Often used in classical poetry to describe majestic, impassable landscapes.
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