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踔 is a phono-semantic compound: the 足 (foot) radical indicates an action involving the legs, such as jumping, leaping, or striding over obstacles. The phonetic 卓 (zhuó) guides the pronunciation and also hints at tallness or rising upward. From the literal sense of upward movement, the character developed metaphorical meanings of being outstanding, surpassing others, or making vigorous, energetic progress.
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