崄
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Meaning: precipitous
💡 Imagine a steep mountain path: 'xiǎn' sounds like 'see an' edge—watch your step!
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Character Story & Explanation
崄 (xiǎn) means 'precipitous' or 'dangerous terrain', often describing steep mountains or narrow paths in classical Chinese. It appears in names of treacherous places like Hua Shan's '千尺崄' (Thousand-Foot Precipice). In modern usage, it's rare, found mostly in poetry or historical texts to evoke rugged landscapes.
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