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The character "俯", representing the act of bowing or looking down, originates from a structural combination of the human radical "亻" and the component "府", which primarily functioned as a phonetic element while also carrying connotations of a directed posture or inclination. Its etymology is directly tied to physical human orientation, with the person radical anchoring the meaning in bodily action. Over its historical usage, the core meaning of physically lowering one's head or body has extended to encompass metaphorical senses such as overseeing from an elevated position or exhibiting a condescending demeanor, illustrating a gradual semantic expansion from concrete gesture to abstract concept while the character's composition has remained consistent.
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他从楼上俯视街道。
他俯身捡起地上的书。
我们从山顶俯瞰整个城市。
老鹰俯冲下来捕捉猎物。
她俯首默默承受着批评。
这幅画描绘了俯身插秧的农民。
请俯卧在垫子上开始练习。
他俯察自己的内心，寻找答案。