堯
ギョウ, たか.い

high, far

JLPT0 G13 S0 F5000

The relevant oracle bone form of this character shows 人 person + a depiction of a tall, arching pile of goods → carry goods piled high upon the back. A seal inscription form replaces the objects on top with a large pile of earth → arch (extremely) *high*.

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