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The character "蹬" is constructed from the foot radical (足), which indicates its association with leg or foot actions, combined with the phonetic component "登" which historically provided both sound and a potential semantic hint related to ascending or stepping up. Its core meaning has consistently involved the application of force by the foot, primarily signifying to tread on, step down upon, or pedal. Over time, this fundamental sense expanded into more specific applications, such as the action of pedaling a bicycle or operating a sewing machine, while also developing a distinct meaning related to wearing footwear, particularly in the case of slipping one's feet into shoes or boots. This range of uses maintains a clear connection to the original concept of forceful foot contact and motion.
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他用力蹬自行车。
小男孩蹬掉了脚上的鞋子。
她蹬着梯子爬上了屋顶。
消防员猛地蹬开了紧闭的房门。
运动员在泳池里奋力蹬水前进。
他气得用脚直蹬地，却无可奈何。
蹬动感单车是很好的有氧运动。
登山者小心翼翼地蹬着崖壁的缝隙向上攀爬。