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The character 驻, whose traditional form is 駐, is etymologically derived from the semantic combination of the horse radical 馬 and the phonetic component 主, which also carries a connotation of control or mastery. Its original meaning centered on the act of halting or stopping a horse, implying a deliberate pause commanded by its rider. Over time, this specific sense of bringing an animal to a standstill broadened considerably to encompass the general idea of stopping or staying in a place, and further evolved to denote the specific action of being stationed or posted somewhere, as in a military garrison or a diplomatic post, carrying the implication of a temporary but officially assigned residence or duty.
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军队驻扎在山区。
外国大使馆驻在北京。
他是一名驻外记者。
他们在河边驻足观看日落。
公司在多个城市设有驻点。
这款面霜据说有驻颜的功效。
他是我国驻联合国的常驻代表。
该地区的长期驻军引发了争议。