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居 is a phono-semantic compound combining the semantic component 尸, originally a pictograph of a person sitting or squatting, not a corpse, and the phonetic component 古 beneath it. This structure expresses the idea of occupying a space or settling down, and its core meaning of residing, dwelling, or inhabiting has remained stable throughout history. The character appears frequently in compound words related to housing, living conditions, and domestic life.
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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。
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