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The character 陡, meaning steep or precipitous, is structurally composed of the radical 阝, which derives from 阜 and signifies hills or terrain, combined with the phonetic component 走, indicating movement and providing sound cues. This combination etymologically suggests the act of traversing or confronting sharp inclines, aligning its form with its meaning. Over time, while retaining its primary sense of physical steepness, the character has expanded to describe sudden or abrupt changes in various contexts, such as shifts in weather or mood, thereby enriching its application in both literal and metaphorical expressions without altering its fundamental construction.
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这条山路非常陡。
坡度陡得让人害怕。
陡峭的悬崖令人惊叹。
气温陡然下降了很多。
他陡地站起来，吓了我一跳。
这段楼梯设计得太陡了。
面对陡增的工作量，他感到压力很大。
经济增长率陡降引起了市场的担忧。