biǎn

Senses

biǎn jutting rocks

(bound form) dangerous rocks or mountain cliffs that jut out over rapids or steep riverbanks

biǎn stepping stone

(literary) a stone used as a step when climbing into a carriage or mounting a vehicle

biǎn stone steps

(bound form) narrow stone steps or a path carved into a cliffside for climbing a mountain

biǎn place names

(bound form) character used in place names, typically referring to dangerous river sections or mountain paths, notably in Sichuan province

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