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The character 尾, composed of the components 尸 and 毛 in its structure, originally represented the physical tail of an animal, with the combination suggesting a body associated with hair or fur. Its meaning initially centered on literal animal tails but expanded over time to refer to the rear or end part of any entity, such as a line or vehicle, and further evolved to indicate abstract conclusions or remnants, as seen in terms like 尾聲 for an epilogue or 尾數 for a balance.
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小猫有一条长尾巴。
故事的结尾很感人。
他尾随那个陌生人。
我的名字在名单末尾。
汽车尾气污染空气。
请检查账单的尾数。
我们正在扫尾工作。
电影尾音缓缓消失。