峔 (mǔ) - Used in the place name 'Mazu Mountain' (Mazu

峔Tone 3

mǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 山

妙慕

峔 · mǔ

Used in the place name 'Mazu Mountain' (Mazu Island), a sacred site in Mazu worship.

Used in the place name 'Mazu Mountain' (Mazu

Usage highlights

Mazu MountainMazu IslandMazu pilgrimageMazu templeMazu worship

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mazu Island is a famous pilgrimage site (妈祖峔).
  • The temple is located on Mazu Mountain (妈祖峔).
  • Pilgrims travel to Mazu Island annually (妈祖峔朝圣).

Collocations

  • Mazu Mountain(妈祖峔)
  • Mazu Island(妈祖峔)
  • Mazu pilgrimage(妈祖峔朝圣)
  • Mazu temple(妈祖峔庙)
  • Mazu worship(妈祖峔信仰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 峔 is primarily used in the context of Mazu (妈祖), the Chinese sea goddess.
  • Mazu Island (妈祖峔) is a major center of Mazu worship and pilgrimage.
  • The character combines 山 (mountain) and 老 (old), possibly indicating an ancient or revered mountain.

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