The word 冷僻 is formed by combining the character 冷, meaning 'cold' or 'deserted,' with 僻, meaning 'remote' or 'uncommon.' In this compound, 冷 contributes the notion of being overlooked or unfrequented, while 僻 adds the idea of being secluded or rare, together producing the meaning of 'obscure' or 'little-known.'