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The character "践", derived from its traditional form "踐", integrates the semantic radical "足" associated with the foot and the phonetic component "戔" to originally denote the act of stepping upon or trampling. Its early meanings were confined to physical movements involving the feet, but through extended use, it gradually acquired abstract connotations related to the fulfillment or execution of actions, as evidenced in compounds like "实践" referring to the implementation of ideas or practices. This transition from a concrete to an abstract sense occurred without structural alteration, relying on the persistent visual cue of "足" for actions and the auditory hint from "戔", thereby allowing the character to maintain its etymological roots while adapting to evolving linguistic demands.
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实践出真知。
我们要践行环保理念。
他因践踏草坪被罚款了。
两国签署了军事互信协议并承诺遵守。
他立志终身践行自己的诺言。
这个项目是理论结合实践的完美典范。
他们粗暴地践踏了国际法和基本人权。
唯有通过不断实践与反思，认知才能得以深化和升华。