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This phono-semantic compound uses the movement radical 走 to convey its semantic core of physical action, with 己 (originally a coiled snake or baby) serving as the phonetic element. Its literal meaning describes the physical act of standing up or rising from a seated or lying position. This concept of rising then extended metaphorically to represent the beginning or initiation of any action, event, or process. It also commonly functions as a directional complement, indicating upward movement or removal from a lower place.
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我早上起床。
他想起一件事。
太阳从东方升起。
我们一起学习中文。
他站起来回答问题。
这个故事起源于古代。
经济发展引起了变化。
他突然想起昨天发生的事情。