歊
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Meaning: vapor
💡 Think 'high air' – 气 over 高, vapor rising high.
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Character Story & Explanation
歊 (xiāo) is a rare character meaning 'vapor' or 'steam rising'. It appears in classical Chinese poetry to describe misty landscapes or hot air. Not used in modern daily conversation, but it enriches literary vocabulary. The character combines 气 (air) with 高 (high), suggesting vapor rising high.
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