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The character "隅" originated within the Chinese writing system to denote a corner or recess, typically one formed by the meeting of two walls or topographical features. Its structure combines the radical "阝", which signifies a relation to terrain or elevation, with the component "禺" acting primarily as a phonetic indicator. The character's core meaning of a physical corner remained central, but over time it expanded to encompass figurative senses, such as referring to obscure or marginal areas in both geographical and abstract contexts, illustrating a shift from strictly spatial descriptions to broader conceptual uses.
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房间的一隅有张桌子。
小猫躲在院子隅角。
这个城市的西北隅很繁华。
在公园的隅角，孩子们在玩耍。
他总是关注社会的某一隅。
即使在世界最偏远的隅角，也有互联网信号。
在记忆的深隅，藏着他童年的秘密。
探索未知的领域，如同照亮黑暗的隅角。