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The character for "window" began as a depiction of a simple opening, originally written as 囪, which represented a chimney or a vent hole in a roof for smoke. To distinguish this specific architectural feature, the character was later elaborated by incorporating the radical 穴, meaning "cave" or "hole", resulting in the form 窻, which more clearly denoted an aperture in a wall. The traditional character 窗, which eventually became standard, further refined this concept by combining 穴 with a component derived from 囪, though often stylized, emphasizing the idea of a pierced opening. Over time, its meaning narrowed from any small opening to specifically signify a constructed window, an architectural element designed for light and air, with the character’s form stabilizing to reflect this framed and purposeful hole in a wall.
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窗户打开了。
窗户玻璃很干净。
我喜欢坐在窗边看书。
清晨的阳光照进了窗户。
这间客厅有一扇很大的落地窗。
她望着窗外，陷入了沉思。
透过咖啡馆的橱窗，他看到一位老朋友。
卧室的飘窗上摆着几个柔软的靠垫。