Definitions

dèng stone steps on a cliff or hill

Etymology

Stone  steps for climbing  also provides the pronunciation

About

The character "磴" is etymologically derived from the semantic component "石", meaning stone, and the phonetic component "登", meaning to ascend, which together indicate stone steps used for climbing. Its structure, consisting of "石" and "登", has remained consistent in formation. The meaning of "磴" has historically centered on stone steps or stairs, particularly in mountainous or architectural contexts, without significant deviation.