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The character "栖" derives from its traditional form "棲", which combines the semantic radical "木" for tree with the phonetic component "妻". The simplified form "栖" replaces the phonetic element with "西", altering the structural composition while maintaining the same pronunciation. Originally denoting the specific action of birds perching on trees, the character's meaning gradually extended to encompass broader concepts of dwelling, inhabitation, or temporary residence, with the tree radical consistently providing the semantic link to places associated with resting or living.
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鸟儿栖息在树枝上。
许多动物栖息在这片森林里。
他为一家公司提供栖身之所。
青蛙是典型的两栖动物。
战争迫使难民四处栖居。
这个山洞曾是古人的栖居地。
保护区是野生动物的重要栖息地。
他过着一种栖栖遑遑、居无定所的生活。