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The character 嶷 is a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic radical 山 (mountains) with the phonetic component 疑 (doubt). It is best known from the place name 九嶷, the Jiuyi Mountains in Hunan, a site of mythological significance as the legendary burial place of Emperor Shun. Beyond its geographical use, the character also developed an abstract adjectival meaning in classical texts, describing a child of exceptional intelligence, talent, or striking physical distinction.
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