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硖, the simplified form of 硤, combines the semantic radical 石 (stone) with the phonetic component 夹 (to press or squeeze). This structure indicates both its pronunciation and its core meaning: a narrow, rocky passage such as a gorge or mountain defile. The phonetic element 夹, originally written as 夾, reinforces the concept of a constricted space between stone walls. This character is commonly found in geographical names for such landforms.