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The character 降 (jiàng, xiáng) is a phono-semantic compound. The 阝 (fǔ) radical on the left indicates a connection to terrain like hills or mounds. The phonetic component 夅 (jiàng) on the right graphically depicts two downward footprints, suggesting the action of descending. Its primary meaning is the physical act of going down, such as descending a hill or something falling from the sky. Pronunciation determines whether it also signifies the lowering of temperature, price, or status, or the act of surrendering in a military or political conflict.
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今天温度下降了。
飞机降落在机场。
公司决定降价促销。
天气预报说明天会降水。
为了健康，他降低了糖的摄入量。
由于表现不佳，他被降级了。
夜晚降临，城市亮起了灯光。
在经济危机中，政府被迫降低公共开支。