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The character "亭" originates from early Chinese depictions of a roadside shelter or watchtower, with its form conceptually representing a building through the roof element "亠" above components suggesting a stable base or occupant. Its structure historically conveys the idea of a elevated or designated space, initially used for rest, security, or official functions along travel routes. Over time, the term broadened to encompass any small, open pavilion intended for leisure or scenic observation, while in modern usage it additionally denotes fixed booths or stalls for services like ticketing or retail, reflecting an adaptive yet consistent association with temporary structures for human activity.
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公园里有一个亭子。
这个亭子很漂亮。
我们在亭子里休息。
路边有一个邮亭。
老人常在凉亭下棋。
学校附近的书亭卖很多杂志。
如果你累了，可以去亭子里坐一会儿。
那座古老的亭子见证了历史的变迁。