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The character 降 is structured with the left radical 阝, denoting terrain or elevation, and the right component 夅, which functions as both a phonetic indicator and a semantic element related to downward movement. Etymologically, the character originates from the concept of descending from a height. Its early meanings were primarily literal, referring to physical descent or falling. Over time, the character's usage expanded to include figurative applications, such as capitulation in the context of surrender and the act of reducing or lowering, as seen in terms for decreasing prices or status. The component 夅 continues to reinforce the association with downward motion in the character's composition and interpretation.
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今天温度下降了。
飞机降落在机场。
公司决定降价促销。
天气预报说明天会降水。
为了健康，他降低了糖的摄入量。
由于表现不佳，他被降级了。
夜晚降临，城市亮起了灯光。
在经济危机中，政府被迫降低公共开支。