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The character "家" originates from a composite form integrating the radical "宀" for roof or shelter with "豕" meaning pig, a structure that denoted a household where domestic animals were housed, indicative of early agricultural practices. Its primary sense evolved from referring to the physical dwelling to emphasizing the familial group inhabiting it, thus acquiring the meaning of family or clan. This conceptual broadening continued, allowing "家" to express the notion of home and to function in compounds identifying particular schools or expertise, such as in artistic or philosophical contexts. Throughout its history, the character's visual configuration has persisted with minimal alteration, while its semantic range has extended from a concrete agricultural setting to abstract ideas of community and lineage.
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我爱我的家。
他家在北京。
我的家人很友好。
我每天回家吃饭。
这个家庭非常幸福。
周末我们全家去公园。
因为下雨，我不能回家。
她离开家乡已经十年了。