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The character 舞 means to dance or move rhythmically, often while wielding objects like branches or ornaments. It originated as a pictograph of a person performing a ceremonial dance. Its modern form is complex: the lower component 舛 (chuǎn), meaning "opposed feet", depicts the alternating steps of the lower body, while the upper part represents the dancer's torso and the decorative items being waved. Over time, its meaning expanded from specific ritual performances to include all artistic dance, choreography, and even the skilled handling of weapons in martial arts.
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她在舞台上跳舞。
妹妹喜欢跳芭蕾舞。
我们一起学习这支舞蹈。
那位舞蹈家的表演很精彩。
雪花在寒风中飞舞。
他激动得手舞足蹈起来。
这个节日有传统的鼓舞表演。
火焰在黑暗中诡异地舞动着。