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The character 跷, traditionally written as 蹺, derives from the semantic radical 足 meaning 'foot' combined with the phonetic component 堯, which originally provided a clue to its pronunciation, thus linking the character intrinsically to the concept of raising the foot. This structural composition underpins its primary sense of lifting the foot, as seen in actions such as standing on tiptoe or striding, and over time its meaning broadened to encompass associated activities like walking on stilts or performing specific elevated foot maneuvers in performance arts. In its simplified form, the phonetic element is substituted with 乔, a alteration that maintains the phonetic function while reshaping the character's graphical form. Throughout its historical usage, the character has retained this fundamental connection to upward foot motion, though its application in compound terms and idiomatic expressions has evolved to include more abstract or specialized references beyond mere physical movement.
Example Sentences Hide
我们在公园玩跷跷板。
孩子喜欢跷跷板游戏。
他跷脚看远处。
妹妹在跷跷板上笑得很开心。
这件事有点蹊跷。
我发现情况十分蹊跷。
他跷着二郎腿坐在椅子上。
尽管事情显得蹊跷，我们仍需调查清楚。