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The character 峋 is a phono-semantic compound, with the mountain radical 山 on the left providing its semantic category of topography, and the component 旬 on the right indicating its pronunciation "xún". This combination specifically denotes steep, jagged, or rugged mountain peaks and ridges. In usage, 峋 rarely appears alone and is almost exclusively found in the compound word "嶙峋" (línxún), a term used to vividly describe the harsh, uneven appearance of precipitous cliffs, barren rocks, or even the protruding bones of an emaciated person.
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