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The character "跌" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the radical "足", denoting foot or movement, and the component "失", which provides phonetic guidance while semantically implying loss, together conveying the idea of stumbling or falling from a loss of footing. Originally describing physical accidents like tripping or tumbling, its meaning broadened over time to include metaphorical declines, such as in financial markets or general decreases, without any significant alteration to its structural composition. This semantic expansion reflects how the character's inherent logic, linking bodily motion with the concept of loss, allowed it to adapt to both literal and figurative contexts while maintaining a consistent written form.
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他不小心跌倒了。
今天股票下跌了。
他不幸跌伤了腿。
因为路滑，他跌倒了。
房价近期持续下跌。
他的成绩跌到了谷底。
尽管政府采取了措施，但失业率仍然下跌。
由于市场供需失衡，原油价格暴跌。