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The character "促" structurally integrates the person radical (亻) with the component for foot (足), forming an etymological basis that conveys the idea of a person in motion, initially associated with physical urgency or hastening. Its early applications centered on concrete actions of pressing forward or encouraging swift movement, often within interpersonal dynamics. Over time, the semantic scope extended beyond literal speed to include the figurative act of urging, as seen in催促, and further evolved to embrace abstract functions such as promoting an event or facilitating a process, marking a transition from direct physicality to broader conceptual uses while retaining its foundational compositional logic.
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促销活动很受欢迎。
妈妈催促我快点起床。
政府采取措施促进经济增长。
这次谈话促使我改变了主意。
紧张的气氛让人感到局促不安。
催化剂能显著促进化学反应速度。
两国领导人进行了短暂的促膝长谈。
这些因素共同促成了公司的成功转型。