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The character 城 is a phono-semantic compound reflecting ancient fortified settlements. It consists of the semantic radical 土 (earth) on the left, denoting the primary construction material of rammed earth, and the phonetic component 成 (to complete) on the right. Originally, it referred specifically to the defensive walls of a city, built from compacted soil for protection. As these walls defined early urban centers, the meaning broadened to encompass the entire enclosed town or city they contained.
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城市很漂亮。
我们去城里玩。
这座城有古老的历史。
城墙保护了城市的安全。
北京是中国的首都城市。
城市规划需要考虑交通问题。
随着城市化进程，许多乡村变成了城市。
在数字化时代，智慧城市的概念越来越重要。