巓
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Meaning: same as 巔
💡 Mountain head (山+頁) = peak; think 'head of the mountain'.
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Character Story & Explanation
Archaeologically, 巓 is an ancient variant of 巔 (diān), meaning 'summit' or 'peak'. Composed of 山 (mountain) and 頁 (head, top), it visually depicts the head of a mountain—the highest point. In classical texts, it appears in poetry and geographical descriptions, emphasizing the lofty, unattainable nature of mountain peaks. Its usage declined but remains a scholarly alternative to 巔.
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