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屋檐
wūyán
Description
屋檐是房子屋顶伸出来的边，可以帮我们挡雨挡太阳。
The 屋檐 is the edge of a house's roof that extends outward, helping to block rain and sun.
下雨的时候，很多人喜欢站在屋檐下面。
Many people like to stand under the 屋檐 when it rains.
Meanings
屋檐wūyán
the edge of a roof; eaves
小鸟在屋檐上做了一个窝。
The little bird made a nest on the eaves.
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Notes
- Etymology
屋 (house) + 檐 (eave), meaning the projecting edge of a roof.
- Nuance
屋檐 refers specifically to the roof's overhanging edge, not the whole roof (屋顶).
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