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The character "嶂" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical "山", indicating mountain, and the phonetic component "章", which provides its pronunciation, creating a term for a mountain peak that resembles a vertical barrier or screen. Etymologically, it originated to label such steep, cliff-like geographical features, and its meaning has consistently referred to these imposing mountain forms in topographical and literary usage. The character's structure, comprising "山" and "章", has not been altered, reflecting its enduring designation for this specific type of landscape.