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The character "趴" is structured with the semantic component 足, relating to the foot or leg, and the phonetic component 八, which guides its pronunciation, forming a compound that inherently suggests a physical posture oriented downward. Its core meaning of lying prone or sprawled out has remained consistent, though over centuries its application has extended to describe analogous states, such as objects resting flat or mechanisms ceasing to function, thereby reflecting a natural semantic broadening while retaining its essential visual and conceptual linkage to the body's positioning.
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小狗趴在地上。
他趴在桌子上睡觉。
孩子们趴着看图画书。
猫喜欢趴在阳光下。
运动员趴下做俯卧撑。
在草地上趴着很舒服。
他趴在地图上仔细研究路线。
为了避免被敌人发现，士兵们趴在战壕里。