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Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark

What it means

cliff; precipice

In this place

The cliff the stilts cling to.

Remember this

崖 is the rock face the stilts cling to. Without that precipice, eleven lit floors would sit on flat pavement like any lantern mall.

Where you’ll see it

Quick answers

What does 崖 (yá) mean for travelers?
cliff; precipice
Where will I see 崖 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Hongyadong. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 崖 on the street?
崖 is the rock face the stilts cling to. Without that precipice, eleven lit floors would sit on flat pavement like any lantern mall.