place in today's Henan province
邶 is a rare kanji that refers to a specific historical place name in present-day Henan province. Its standalone meaning is limited to this geographical reference.
邶 combines 北 with the city/walled-town component ⻏, likely indicating a place name. The exact historical development is uncertain.
The left side 北 (north) and right side ⻏ (city wall) suggest a northern city: 邶 is that specific place in Henan.
For ハイ, imagine a high walled city in the north: high -> ハイ, and 邶 is that northern place.
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