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The character "站" is a phono-semantic compound incorporating the radical "立", which conveys the meaning of standing upright, combined with the phonetic element "占" to indicate its sound. Originally denoting the physical act of standing or coming to a halt, its usage gradually broadened to encompass places where such actions naturally occurred, such as the relay stations established along ancient routes for rest and horse changes, which were pivotal in courier systems. This semantic extension from verb to noun continued into modern times, where it now commonly refers to various fixed points like railway stations or bus stops, and even metaphorically to digital spaces such as websites, all while retaining its core association with the idea of a stationary point or pause.
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他站在门口。
公交车站在那边。
我每天在车站等你。
站起来，别坐着！
这个网站很有用。
地铁站里人很多。
他在火车站工作了十年。
请站在安全线以内。