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The character "庇", with its traditional form being the same, is etymologically and structurally composed of the semantic component "广", which originally depicted a wide building or shelter, combined with the component "比", which historically functioned phonetically but also carries connotations of closeness or support. Its core meaning from early usage has been "to cover", "to shelter", or "to protect", referring literally to physical shelter from the elements. This concrete sense extended to the abstract idea of providing protection or patronage, as in shielding someone from harm or injustice, leading to its use in words meaning "blessing" or "favor". The character’s structure and essential meaning of providing cover or protection have remained consistent in its application.
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大树庇荫着我们。
这个组织庇护难民。
在暴风雨中，小屋庇佑了我们。
政府提供庇护给受害者。
他的权力庇荫了整个家族。
虽然环境艰苦，但友谊庇佑着我们前行。
国际社会应该共同庇护战争流亡者。
在法律的庇荫下，公民的权利得到了充分保障。