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The character 鞠 is structured with the radical 革 (gé), denoting leather, combined with the phonetic and semantic component 匊 (jū), which suggests something rounded or full. This composition reflects its original meanings related to a leather ball used in ancient games and the action of bending or curving, as in making such an object. Over time, the sense of bending evolved to convey the act of bowing respectfully, as seen in the compound 鞠躬. The character's core association with a ball remains in historical contexts, such as the ancient sport of cùjū, while its primary modern usage pertains to the formal gesture of bowing.
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演员向观众鞠躬。
他每次演出后都鞠躬。
为表达感谢，他鞠躬致意。
在典礼上，主持人鞠躬欢迎来宾。
父母鞠养子女成人。
他鞠躬时显得非常诚恳。
在传统文化中，鞠躬是一种重要礼节。
经过多年的鞠育，这些孩子终于成才。