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In the character 蹑 (traditional form 躡), the left radical 足 indicates a meaning related to foot or leg actions, while the right component 聂 provides the phonetic element. The core sense is to tread or step, typically with an emphasis on lightness, quietness, or stealth. This meaning later extended to include following closely behind or tracking someone. The character often appears in literary compounds depicting careful movement, ascending stairs, or wearing specific footwear, consistently retaining its association with controlled footwork.
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他蹑手蹑脚地走进房间。
小偷在黑暗中蹑足前行。
她怕吵醒婴儿，只得蹑着脚走路。
我蹑手蹑脚地走到他身后，想吓他一跳。
侦察兵蹑影追风，迅速接近了敌方据点。
他小心翼翼地蹑着台阶下楼，生怕发出声响。
探险者蹑迹潜踪，深入丛林寻找古老的遗迹。
为了捕捉这转瞬即逝的灵感，他蹑景追飞，迅速记录下每一个细节。