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The character 邸 is structurally composed of the radical 阝, which denotes a settlement or city, and the component 氐, functioning primarily as a phonetic indicator. Its earliest recorded meanings refer to the guesthouses or inns used by nobles and officials during travels or official duties, emphasizing a temporary or secondary dwelling. Over time, the term shifted to describe more permanent and esteemed residences, particularly the mansions or headquarters of high-ranking individuals. In modern usage, it carries this connotation of an official or grand residence, often appearing in compounds that specify types of dwellings, thereby maintaining its association with distinguished housing while shedding its earlier transient implications.
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这是他的官邸。
那座邸很古老。
他们住在豪华府邸。
大使馆的官邸很安全。
这座历史宅邸现在是对外开放的博物馆。
总统官邸位于城市中心，周围有花园。
我们参观了一座古代亲王的家邸。
由于安全原因，外国使节的邸舍受到严密保护。