嶅
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Meaning: hill strewn with stones
💡 Imagine 'ao' like 'ouch' when stepping on sharp stones on a hill.
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Character Story & Explanation
嶅 (áo) refers to a hill covered with stones, often used in classical Chinese to describe rugged terrain. It appears in place names and historical texts, evoking a sense of harsh, rocky landscapes. Unlike Western equivalents like 'scree' or 'talus' that focus on geological debris, 嶅 emphasizes the hill's stony character itself.
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