Definitions
(used in place names)
Etymology
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磜 is a phono-semantic compound with the stone radical 石 on the left, linking it to rocks or geological features. The right component 祭 provides the pronunciation but no semantic meaning related to stone. Historically, 磜 primarily refers to a stone step or staircase carved from rock, used for navigating elevation changes in rocky terrain. Beyond its literal meaning as a stone stair, it is now mainly found in place names, particularly for villages, mountains, or natural landmarks in southern China.