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The character "踪" derives from its traditional form "蹤", which combines the semantic component "足" (foot) with the component "從" (to follow), creating a meaning centered on following footprints or a physical track. In the simplified form, "從" was replaced by "宗", a component that primarily offers phonetic guidance while the character's core meaning remained associated with trace or vestige. Initially denoting a literal footprint, the character's usage expanded over time to encompass any kind of clue or sign left behind, reflecting a shift from concrete to more abstract applications without altering its fundamental concept.
Example Sentences Hide
小狗的踪迹在这里。
警察正在追踪小偷。
失踪的孩子找到了。
从昨天起，他就没有踪迹。
如果我们不追踪这些数据，就无法分析趋势。
科学家利用卫星追踪候鸟的迁徙。
在森林里，猎人们仔细寻找着野兽的踪迹。
尽管警方动用了大量警力追踪逃犯，但他的踪迹仍然消失在人群中。