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嶷 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic radical 山 (mountain) with the phonetic component 疑 (doubt, suspicion). It is best known in the place name 九嶷 (Jiuyi Mountains) in Hunan province, mythologically significant as the legendary burial site of the ancient ruler Emperor Shun. In classical texts, the character also acquired an adjectival meaning, describing a young child of exceptional intelligence, remarkable talent, or striking physical distinction from an early age.
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