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The character 廊 is a phono-semantic compound, with the radical 广 (yǎn), signifying a roofed structure, providing the semantic context, and the component 郎 (láng) indicating the pronunciation. It primarily means a covered corridor, walkway, porch, or veranda that connects buildings or parts of a courtyard, offering shelter from rain and sun. This architectural function directly aligns with the use of the roof radical. The meaning also extends to interior passages in modern buildings, all centered on the idea of a transitional, covered space.
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我在走廊里。
学校的走廊很安静。
他快速穿过走廊。
我们去画廊看画。
每天早晨，我都在走廊上散步。
因为下雨，我们在廊下避雨。
博物馆的长廊里挂满了历史照片。
沿着这条蜿蜒的廊道走去，你会看到一座美丽的花园。