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The character "陌" is structured with the earth radical "阝" on the left and the component "百" on the right, reflecting its early association with land and division. Etymologically, it specifically referred to a footpath between fields in agricultural settings. Over time, its meaning generalized to encompass roads or lanes more broadly. In modern language, while it can still denote a path, its primary use is in the compound "陌生", where it contributes to the sense of unfamiliarity, indicating a shift from a concrete geographical term to an abstract concept.
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我对这个城市很陌生。
这里的环境让我感到陌生。
他们从此成为陌路。
我走在乡村的阡陌上。
面对陌生的工作,他有些紧张。
互联网让世界不再陌生。
虽然这个地方我很陌生,但我很快适应了。
在人生的陌路上,我们总会遇到新的朋友。