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The character "踝" is a phono-semantic compound formed by the semantic component "足", which denotes the foot, and the phonetic component "果", which guides its pronunciation, together specifying the ankle joint. Its etymology directly links the character's form to its meaning, with "足" establishing the semantic category and "果" providing an auditory cue, while the meaning has consistently referred to the ankle without notable semantic shifts over time. The structural composition of the character, with these two elements, has been maintained in its standard form.
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我的脚踝有点疼。
他扭伤了脚踝。
跑步时要注意保护脚踝。
医生仔细检查了她的脚踝。
因为摔倒，他的脚踝肿了起来。
她脚踝上的旧伤已经完全康复。
踝关节的稳定性对于平衡至关重要。
在设计登山靴时，必须优先考虑踝部的支撑和保护。