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The character 巷 (xiàng) is composed of 共 (gòng) on top and 己 (jǐ) below, though its etymology relates to historical city settlements. Its primary meaning is an alley or narrow lane between buildings in a residential area. Over time, it expanded to refer generally to neighborhood pathways and the winding residential networks found in traditional town layouts, serving as a key descriptor for navigating the compact spaces of urban environments.
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这条小巷很安静。
孩子们在巷子里玩耍。
巷口的商店生意很好。
城市里有许多古老的街巷。
他穿过狭窄的巷子，找到了那家店。
在巷战之中，士兵们必须格外小心。
每当夜晚降临，这条巷子就变得格外宁静。
经过城市规划，那些破旧的巷子将被改造成文化街区。