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The character 窄, meaning narrow, is structured with the semantic component 穴 (cave) positioned above the phonetic component 乍, a formation that directly indicates its early association with physically constrained spaces such as holes or caverns. Etymologically, the 穴 component links the character to concepts of enclosure and limited breadth, while 乍 primarily serves to suggest pronunciation. Over time, the application of 窄 broadened from strictly describing physical tightness in dimensions to also covering metaphorical constraints, such as limitations in perspective or scope.
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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。