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The character 檐 is a phono-semantic compound with the wood radical 木 on the left, indicating its association with wooden construction materials, and the phonetic component 詹 on the right. It refers to the eaves of a building, the overhanging edges of a roof that extend beyond the exterior walls. As traditional architecture primarily used timber for such structural elements, the wood radical reflects the material composition of this feature. The term often describes rainwater dripping from the roof or the sheltered space directly beneath it.
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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。