嶒
towering, lofty, steep
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Readings
On'yomi
- ショウ
- ゾウ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
嶒 centers on extreme verticality: towering, lofty, or steep, describing mountains or terrain that rise sharply upward.
Study
Etymology
嶒 combines 山 (mountain) with 曾, which likely contributes the sound and reinforces the idea of layered height or steepness. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A mountain 山 with the layered shape 曾 on the right: imagine a mountain with stacked, towering peaks, each layer steeper than the last.
Reading mnemonic
For ショウ, picture a show being performed on a towering, steep mountain stage: show -> ショウ, and the lofty peak makes the performance unforgettable.