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The character "嶝" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical "山" denoting mountain and the phonetic component "登" meaning to ascend, which together etymologically suggest a stepped path or ledge on a mountain slope. This structure has defined its meaning as a mountain ridge or a path with steps, a usage documented in classical Chinese texts. The traditional form of "嶝" retains these components, and its semantic application has specifically referred to such mountainous features without significant deviation over time.