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The character 崤 (xiáo) is a geographical name for the Xiao Mountains, a strategically vital range in modern Henan. It is a phono-semantic compound: the left radical 山 (shān) indicates its meaning as a mountain, while the right component 肴 (yáo) supplies its pronunciation. Situated at a critical pass between ancient capitals, it features prominently in historical military records and classical poetry, often referencing the challenging terrain and its role in shaping early Chinese military campaigns.
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