厖

A phono-semantic compound composed of:

厂 — semantic component meaning “cliff” or “large slope,” often associated with size or mass;

尨 — phonetic component indicating the sound (방 / máng).

The character originally conveyed the idea of something large or massive.

Semantic development:

- large or massive in size;

- thick or bulky appearance.

The meaning remained closely connected to size and massiveness.

The character is rare in modern Korean usage and appears mainly in classical texts or dictionaries with the meaning large or bulky.

厖 is a rare character in modern usage.

The character mainly survives in classical literature and lexicographic references.

Related characters:

大 — big; large

巨 — huge; gigantic

廣 — broad; wide