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The character 岿 (traditional 巋) is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component, the mountain radical 山, indicates a meaning related to mountains or high terrain. The phonetic component, simplified as 归 (traditional 歒), provides the pronunciation "kui". The primary meaning describes a mountain that is towering, steep, and imposing. This sense of physical solidity often extends metaphorically to describe something or someone that remains steadfast, unshakable, and resolute in the face of pressure or adversity.