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The character 岑 is a phono-semantic compound composed of the semantic component 山, which denotes its relation to mountains, and the phonetic component 今, which historically indicated its pronunciation. This structure originally conveyed the meaning of a small yet steep hill or peak, a definition that has been primarily retained in literary and geographical contexts. Over time, the character also gained usage as a surname, broadening its application while its foundational form of 山 over 今 remained unchanged in standard writing systems.
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岑先生是我的邻居。
山中的夜晚十分岑寂。
远处青岑如黛，景色很美。
岑参是唐代著名的边塞诗人。
广西岑溪以出产花岗岩闻名。
岑岩险峻，攀登起来很不容易。
每当他内心感到岑寂，就会去湖边散步。
面对人生的岑岭，他从未选择退缩。