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The character "窖" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic radical "穴", indicating a cave or hollow space, and the phonetic component "告", which guides its pronunciation, together representing an underground cellar or storage pit. Its etymology directly aligns with its practical function, as it has consistently denoted a subterranean space designed for preserving goods such as grain or wine. Structurally, the character has maintained this composition over time, with no significant graphical changes, and its meaning has remained specific to this type of storage facility without developing extended or metaphorical uses.
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地窖里面很凉爽。
酒窖里有很多红酒。
他们把蔬菜放在菜窖里。
这个冰窖用于储存冰块。
窖藏的酒味道更醇厚。
古代人利用地窖保存食物。
这个酒窖的设计非常专业。
在炎热的夏天，地窖能保持低温。