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The character "峪" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the mountain radical "山" and the component "谷", which means valley. Its etymology directly reflects its meaning of a ravine or gorge situated between mountains. Structurally, the element "山" provides the semantic context of mountainous terrain, while "谷" contributes both phonetic guidance and reinforces the concept of a valley. Over time, the character's application has remained consistently tied to denoting such geographical features, primarily seen in toponyms where it specifies a mountain valley.