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qīn
Meaning: loftiness
💡 Imagine a mountain peak so steep it 'kicks' the sky.
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📚 Character Story & Explanation

嵚 (qīn) meaning in English —

嵚 (qīn) describes a steep, lofty mountain, often used in classical Chinese to evoke grandeur and awe. It appears in the compound 嵚崎 (qīnqí), meaning rugged and extraordinary, reflecting the Chinese appreciation for natural majesty and the sublime.

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