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The character "穹" is structurally composed of the "穴" radical, signifying a cavity or cavern, placed above the component "弓", which conveys the idea of a bow and thus curvature, together forming a concept of an arched or vaulted space. Its etymology indicates an initial meaning related to a domed ceiling or canopy, often specifically the vault of heaven. Over centuries, its usage broadened from describing physical architectural vaults to serving as a poetic metonym for the sky itself, while the core notion of an overarching dome remained central. In modern language, it is predominantly found in compound words that reference the heavens or a large, curved expanse.
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夜空中的穹顶很美。
帐篷的穹顶是圆形的。
他抬头仰望蔚蓝的苍穹。
这座教堂的穹隆非常壮观。
在高原上，天穹显得格外低近。
探险家们渴望征服雪域的穹苍。
繁星如钻，镶嵌在墨色的穹宇之上。
透过天文台的穹苍之眼，我们窥见宇宙的深邃。