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The character "窄" originally and consistently conveys the idea of narrowness or constriction, with its structure offering a clear etymological clue through the combination of the "穴" radical, denoting a cave or hole, and the phonetic component "乍", which may also contribute a sense of suddenness or tight fit. Its core meaning has always described a lack of width in physical spaces, such as a narrow path or a cramped room. Over centuries, this concrete definition naturally expanded into more abstract applications, allowing the character to describe limitations in scope, such as a narrow viewpoint, or in supply, as in a tight margin or shortage. This logical extension from the tangible to the conceptual represents the primary evolution in the usage of the character, which retains its original form and fundamental sense of restriction.
Example Sentences Hide
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。