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碣 (jié) is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic radical 石 on the left indicates its association with stone, while the phonetic component 曷 (hé) on the right provides the pronunciation. Its primary meaning refers to a round, upright stone stele, often erected in public or burial sites and inscribed with commemorative texts or historical records. In classical geographical literature, it can also describe prominent, steep rock formations or isolated peaks, consistently denoting significant stone structures.
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