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The character "客" is structurally composed of the roof radical "宀" and the component "各", which historically carried connotations of arrival or movement, forming an etymological sense of one who comes under a roof, thus originally denoting a guest or visitor. From this primary meaning, its application extended over time to encompass travelers, patrons, and persons from other localities, reflecting a broader semantic shift towards anyone in a transient or external role. In modern usage, this expansion continues, as seen in compound terms like "客观" where it conveys notions of objectivity or an outside viewpoint, all while the character's foundational structure remains consistent.
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这位是客人。
客人喜欢这里。
今天来了很多客人。
他是我们的客户。
他对我很客气。
请客观地看问题。
游客们参观了博物馆之后都很满意。
乘客必须在起飞前半小时登机。