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The character 寨, representing a fortified village or camp, derives from early concepts of defensive enclosures, with its structure combining the roof radical 宀 over elements suggesting wooden palisades, reflecting its original purpose as a stockade. Etymologically, it is linked to notions of blocking or securing, akin to the character 塞, though 寨 emphasizes wooden constructions. Over time, its meaning evolved from strictly military outposts or border fortifications to encompass any walled settlement, often in remote areas, and later extended to include bandit strongholds or temporary camps, while its form has remained consistent in conveying the idea of a sheltered, fortified space.
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山上有一个寨子。
这个寨子很古老。
他们住在山寨里。
那个村寨的风景很美。
我们计划去参观一个古老的营寨。
这个山寨以生产茶叶而闻名。
虽然寨子位置偏僻，但居民很友好。
为了保护这个历史悠久的寨子，政府已经采取了多项措施。