嶢

A phono-semantic compound, consists of:

山 (mountain) — semantic component, indicates elevation or mountainous terrain;

堯 — phonetic component, supplies pronunciation "yo / yáo."

Thus the character conveys a high or towering mountain.

Semantic development:

- physically high mountain;

- lofty or towering appearance;

- figuratively elevated or exalted.

The meaning remained relatively stable and primarily descriptive.

Rare in modern usage; appears in classical or literary contexts.

嶢 emphasizes height with rugged or mountainous quality.

Related characters:

堯 — legendary Emperor Yao

峻 — steep

巍 — lofty

嶺 — ridge

Among these, 嶢 conveys elevated mountainous height.