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The character "檐" is structured with the semantic component "木" denoting wood and the phonetic component "詹", while its traditional variant "簷" substitutes "木" with "竹" for bamboo, reflecting historical construction materials. Etymologically, the term originally designated the eaves of a roof, the protruding edge that provides shelter. Its meaning later extended to any similar projecting edge, such as the brim of a hat or a natural ledge, though the primary association remains with architectural features.
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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。