Definitions
(noun)
valley
(noun)
grain; corn
Etymology
Depicts an opening (口) between two mountain streams.
About
The character "谷" primarily denotes a valley, with its modern structure featuring 八 above 口, a form derived from earlier representations of a water flow through mountain fissures. Etymologically, it conveyed a narrow passage between heights, a meaning consistently associated with it. Additionally, "谷" serves as a phonetic loan for the traditional character "穀", meaning grain, which is composed of the semantic components 禾 for grain and 殻 for shell. This dual function arose from historical phonetic convergence, allowing "谷" to acquire the secondary meaning of grain while maintaining its original topographical sense.
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山谷里有很多树。
农民收割谷物。
这条峡谷很深。
山谷中的空气很新鲜。
谷物是重要的食物。
我们计划周末去山谷野餐。
由于干旱，谷物的产量下降了。
硅谷是科技创新的中心。