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The traditional character 躍, which means to leap or jump, is structurally composed of the foot radical 足 combined with 翟, a component that evokes the image of a pheasant's sudden, upward flight, thereby reinforcing the sense of vigorous motion. Over centuries, this character consistently conveyed the action of springing forward, a meaning preserved in classical texts and modern usage. The simplified form 跃 retains the foot radical but substitutes the right-hand side with 夭, a component often associated with bending or movement, which continues to suggest dynamic action while reducing the character's complexity. This structural shift from a more elaborate to a more economical form did not alter the core meaning, which has always centered on the concept of propelled, abrupt movement.
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小狗在草地上跳跃。
运动员跃过跳马。
市场活跃度很高。
他的成绩跃进前三名。
公司利润跃升迅速。
她活跃于多个领域。
技术进步跃迁至新阶段。
国际影响力跃居世界前列。