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The character "址" derives from the earlier form "阯", which integrated the radical "阜" denoting a hill or mound with the component "止" acting as a phonetic element, initially conveying the sense of a foundational base on elevated ground. As the meaning broadened from a structural footing to any situated spot, the character was later altered to "址", replacing "阜" with "土" (earth) to emphasize a connection to land while keeping "止" for pronunciation. This structural shift accompanied a semantic expansion, whereby the term came to refer generally to a location or address, moving beyond its original architectural context.
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请告诉我你的地址。
这个地址是正确的。
博物馆的地址在哪里？
我忘记了网站的网址。
古代遗址需要保护。
请确认收货地址无误。
这个遗址的历史价值很高。
我们需要精确的地理坐标地址。