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It means 'high mountain'. The top part is qiu1 (hill) and the bottom part is shan1 (mountain) so a hill on top of a mountain is a high mountain. Traditionally the five most famous mountains in China are called 'wu3 yue4 (five mountains)'. Yue4 is also a Chinese last name.

Pronunciation: yue4

Meaning: high mountain; famous mountains; wife's parents.

Related Characters:
     Qiu1 - hill
     Shan1 - mountain

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