Definitions
defile; pass; in distress
Etymology
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The character "阨" is structured with the radical "阜" representing terrain and the component "厄" denoting adversity, originating from the concept of a confined geographic passage. Initially referring to physical narrowness such as a gorge or defile, its meaning evolved to include general distress and peril, with the compound form of "阜" and "厄" defining its traditional representation.