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窄 is a phonosemantic compound consisting of the upper radical 穴 (cave, hole) and the lower component 乍. The 穴 radical conveys a sense of a confined, enclosed space, establishing the semantic category, and 乍 supplies the sound. Its primary meaning describes a physical space, path, or object as narrow or cramped, the opposite of broad or spacious. Extended uses shift into the psychological and personal realms, describing a narrow-minded attitude, tight finances, or a petty and intolerant disposition.
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这条路很窄。
那个门太窄了。
房间有点狭窄。
小巷窄得只能走一个人。
他的心胸很狭窄。
这条街比那条街窄。
因为走廊窄，所以搬运家具很困难。
在狭窄的市场里竞争，企业需要创新。
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