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The character for "inn" or "warehouse" traces back to its traditional form "棧", which combines the wood radical with a component historically serving both phonetic and semantic roles, the latter suggesting notions of layering or piling associated with wooden constructions. Originally denoting general wooden frameworks such as platforms or sheds, the term's meaning gradually specialized to refer to buildings used for storage or lodging, particularly those situated along transportation routes. The simplified form "栈" retains the wood radical while modifying the phonetic element to a less complex graphic, yet the character's enduring link to structures made from timber remains clear in its visual composition.
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我们喜欢这家客栈。
客栈的房间很舒适。
栈道沿着悬崖修建。
栈桥上有很多游客。
古代栈道是交通要道。
在编程中，栈是一种数据结构。
栈的溢出会导致程序崩溃。
为了安全，栈道必须定期维护。