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The character "脚" for foot or leg derives from its traditional form "腳", which integrates the radical "肉" representing flesh or bodily parts with the phonetic component "卻" to guide pronunciation. Originally, this character specifically denoted the shin or lower leg, but its meaning gradually extended to encompass the foot and later the entire leg, reflecting a shift in common language use toward a more general term for the limb. The structural emphasis on the flesh radical has remained constant, reinforcing the character's intrinsic link to the body, while the phonetic element has seen modifications that align with changes in spoken Chinese over time. This evolution in both form and meaning illustrates how the character has maintained its core identity while adapting to broader linguistic patterns.
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我的脚受伤了。
他走路时脚疼。
她的脚踝扭伤了。
小孩子光着脚跑。
我每天泡脚缓解疲劳。
他的脚法很灵活。
如果你脚冷，可以穿厚袜子。
运动员需要特别保护脚部避免受伤。