巉
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Meaning: steep; rugged; jagged; precipitous
💡 Imagine a 'chán' as a 'chain' of steep, jagged mountain peaks.
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Character Story & Explanation
巉 (chán) describes steep, rugged terrain, like jagged cliffs or rocky peaks. Often used in classical Chinese poetry to evoke wild, dangerous landscapes. It appears in place names like 巉岩 (chán yán, 'precipitous rock') and symbolizes natural grandeur and unyielding strength.
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