(zhuó) - Quick & nimble

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zhuó | 11 strokes | radical:

· zhuó

Quick;

nimble;

agile (archaic usage);

also refers to a type of ancient female name.

Quicknimbleagile (archaic usage)

Usage highlights

Nimble and quickAgile womanAncient female nameLight and fastGraceful movement

Synonyms

  • quick; nimble
  • agile; quick
  • fast; quick

Antonyms

  • dull; slow
  • slow; gradual
  • late; slow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She moved with nimble grace (娺捷).
  • The dancer's movements were quick and light (娺娺).
  • In ancient texts, 娺 described agile women (娺女).

Collocations

  • Nimble and quick(娺捷)
  • Agile woman(娺女)
  • Ancient female name(娺名)
  • Light and fast(娺轻)
  • Graceful movement(娺姿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing female agility and grace.
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical and literary interest.
  • Reflects traditional appreciation for feminine grace and physical dexterity.

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