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The character "崤" is a phono-semantic compound incorporating the semantic radical "山" to indicate its association with mountains and the component "肴" which functions phonetically to approximate its pronunciation. This character was devised specifically as a geographical designation for the Xiao Mountain range in what is now Henan Province, with its etymology firmly rooted in that toponym. Throughout its documented use, the character has consistently served as a proper noun for these mountains, appearing in historical contexts such as the record of the Battle of Xiao, and its meaning has not extended beyond this primary referent.
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