Definitions

guō name of a mountain

Etymology phono-semantic

mountain

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The character "崞" is a phono-semantic compound formed from the mountain radical 山 and the phonetic component 享, originally serving as a toponym for a specific mountain in the Shanxi region of ancient China. Its traditional structure consistently pairs these elements, with the right-hand component 享 primarily offering phonetic guidance rather than contributing meaning. Historically, the character was employed in geographical names such as "崞山" and the administrative designation "崞县", reflecting its exclusive association with place references throughout its usage. While the character's form has remained stable, its application has not extended beyond these proper nouns, maintaining a narrow semantic scope tied to its etymological roots in denoting a particular locale.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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