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The character "蹿" exists today primarily in its simplified form, derived from the traditional character "躥", which is itself a relatively late formation in the history of Chinese writing. Its structure is phonosemantic, combining the radical "足" (foot), which denotes an action related to the feet or legs, with the phonetic component "窜", which contributes both sound and a core idea of fleeing or darting. This composition directly informs its core meaning of a rapid, often sudden, leaping or darting movement, as of an animal or person. Over time, while retaining this primary physical sense, its usage has extended metaphorically to describe things that rise or increase swiftly, such as flames or prices, capturing the essence of rapid, uncontrolled upward motion.
Example Sentences Hide
那只兔子蹿得很快。
猴子在树上蹿来蹿去。
他看到狗就蹿进了屋子。
这位歌手突然蹿红了。
股价在短短几天内蹿升了百分之十。
小猫从草丛里蹿出来，吓了我一跳。
受惊的鹿群蹿过公路，消失在森林中。
在危机中，这家公司的市场份额却逆势蹿升。