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The character 巷, representing a lane or alley, originates from an etymological construction that combines the phonetic element 共 with components associated with pathways or settlements, thereby conveying the concept of a communal thoroughfare. Its structure has maintained this essential composition throughout its history, with the traditional form remaining consistent and not subject to graphical simplification. The meaning of 巷 has persistently centered on narrow urban passages, and while its application in compound terms has broadened slightly, its core semantic value has remained stable across the language's evolution.
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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。