嶝
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Meaning: path leading up a mountain
💡 Mountain (山) + climb (登) = a path you climb up a mountain.
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Character Story & Explanation
嶝 (dèng) means a mountain path or a steep trail leading upward. Composed of 山 (mountain) and 登 (ascend), it evokes the image of a rugged, climbing route. This character is used in place names like 嶝山 (Dèng Shān) and is uncommon in daily speech, appearing more in classical literature.
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