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檐 is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the wood radical 木 on the left, indicating its connection to timber construction, and the phonetic component 詹 on the right. It is the simplified form of 簷. The character denotes the eaves of a building, the overhanging lower edges of a roof that extend beyond the exterior walls. Since traditional eaves relied on wooden frameworks, the wood radical aptly reflects their material. The word often describes rainwater dripping from the roof or the sheltered space beneath the eaves.
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屋檐下很凉爽。
雨水从屋檐滴落。
小鸟在屋檐筑巢。
早晨的阳光照在屋檐上。
我站在屋檐下避雨。
古老的屋檐上挂着冰凌。
他从屋檐下走过，听到雨声。
设计师精心设计了房屋的檐口样式。
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