The story of 嶺

mountain

嶺 is composed of 山(mouth) and 領, 領 has the meaning of leading and aloof, so 嶺 means hilltop or mountain ridge, a place which has wider and farther view.

Vocabulary of 嶺

  • 峻嶺 (lofty mountain range)
  • 分水嶺 (water divide)

Classification

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