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The character "踵" is etymologically structured around its central meaning, combining the semantic component "足" (foot) with the phonetic component "重" which historically also contributed a sense of weight or emphasis. This traditional form directly illustrates its primary definition as the heel of the foot, the rear part that bears the body's weight and makes contact with the ground. From this concrete noun, its meaning extended into a verb signifying "to follow closely", as in following directly in someone's footsteps or heels, and further developed the sense of "to arrive in person" or "to call upon", emphasizing the physical act of movement and presence. This semantic progression from a specific body part to related actions demonstrates how the character's core concept remained anchored to the function and imagery of the foot while acquiring broader, more abstract applications.
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我的踵部有点疼。
他走路时踵部受伤了。
他踵随在队伍后面。
人们踵接踵地排队入场。
医生建议他保护足踵。
他踵着导师的指导学习。
因为踵部疼痛，他不得不休息。
在登山过程中，他的足踵承受了巨大压力。