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The character "摔" is structured with the hand radical "扌" on the left, indicating an action performed with the hand, and the component "率" on the right, which historically functioned as a phonetic element while possibly conveying a sense of directed motion. Its earliest meanings centered on the deliberate act of throwing or casting down an object. Over time, the semantic scope of the character expanded to encompass involuntary actions, such as stumbling or falling down, and it developed a specialized meaning within the context of wrestling or grappling, where the controlled throwing of an opponent is key. This shift from denoting solely intentional force to including both accidental and sportive descent reflects an adaptation in its application to describe related physical states and actions.
Example Sentences Hide
他摔倒了。
小心别摔跤。
弟弟摔了一跤。
我的杯子摔碎了。
他滑雪时摔伤了腿。
这一跤摔得真不轻。
他气得把书摔在地上。
昂贵的花瓶差点被他摔坏。