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峥 (also written 崢 in traditional) is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic component 山 'mountain' on the left points to its original meaning of high, steep, and towering mountains, evoking rugged elevation. The phonetic element is 争 (or 爭 in traditional), which supplies the pronunciation. Over time, this literal mountain imagery was applied figuratively to people, denoting outstanding qualities and achievements.
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