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The character 居 is a phono-semantic compound, with the semantic radical 尸 on the upper-left, originally depicting a person sitting or resting, and the phonetic component 古 below. This structure conveys the idea of a person occupying a physical space. Its core meaning of residing or dwelling has remained consistent throughout history. Hence, it commonly appears in compounds related to housing, living conditions, and taking up a designated position.
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我居住在北京。
她的家居很舒适。
居民们正在开会。
他居住了二十年在这个小镇。
我们的旧居已经卖掉了。
他在公司居于重要职位。
这种植物居于潮湿环境。
居住在城市有优点也有缺点。