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The character 跪, denoting the act of kneeling, combines the foot radical ⻊ with the component 危, the latter functioning phonetically but also subtly conveying the sense of instability inherent in the posture. Its etymology points to a physical lowering of the body using the legs, and while in ancient usage it simply described a common seated position, the meaning gradually narrowed to emphasize gestures of respect, submission, or reverence within formal and ceremonial settings. This evolution in meaning corresponds to broader cultural shifts where kneeling became less a matter of everyday posture and more a ritualized action laden with social and hierarchical significance.
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他跪下请求原谅。
那个孩子跪在地上玩耍。
信徒们跪在神像前祈祷。
她双腿跪地，泣不成声。
古代大臣觐见皇帝时必须下跪。
他心甘情愿地跪下来向她求婚。
这个姿势要求你单膝跪地保持平衡。
面对祖先的牌位，他恭敬地跪拜行礼。