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The character 壁, meaning wall, is structurally composed of the earth radical 土 positioned beneath the phonetic component 辟, which historically indicated its pronunciation. Its etymology reflects an initial association with walls constructed from pounded earth or clay, a common building material in early periods. Over time, the meaning of 壁 expanded beyond earthen structures to denote walls of any material, including interior partitions and defensive fortifications, while also extending into metaphorical uses for barriers or cliffs in certain contexts.
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这面墙壁需要粉刷。
我昨天买了新的壁纸。
墙上有一幅壁画。
壁炉里的火很温暖。
壁橱里放满了衣服。
壁虎在墙上爬行。
贸易壁垒应该被消除。
他在打壁球时受伤了。