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The character "降" is structured with the left component "阝", a radical derived from a symbol for hills or terrain, combined with the right element "夅", which historically functioned as a phonetic marker while also conveying a sense of downward movement. This configuration etymologically suggests an initial meaning related to physically descending from a height. Over time, its semantic scope widened from this concrete action to incorporate abstract concepts of reduction or decrease, as in contexts indicating the lowering of levels or degrees, and further extended to symbolize yielding or capitulation, such as in the concept of surrender. This shift from a literal to a figurative usage illustrates the character's adaptive capacity within the language, maintaining its core association with descent while acquiring layered meanings.
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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。