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The character "邱" is formed by combining the component "丘", which signifies a hill or mound, with the right-side radical "阝", originating from 邑 and denoting a settlement or administrative area. This structural addition to the basic meaning of "丘" created a term specifically for a habitation situated on elevated ground, shifting its application from a general geographical feature to a designated place name. Consequently, "邱" came to be used predominantly as a surname and in toponyms, retaining its etymological link to hills through its compositional elements while specializing in these onomastic functions over time.
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邱先生是老师。
邱小姐在上班。
邱陵地区很美丽。
我们去邱家吃饭。
邱经理负责这个项目。
这座邱墓有百年历史。
邱园里种满了各种花草。
邱氏宗祠位于村子中央。