彳 (chì) - Step with the left foot & the radical form meaning to walk slowly or

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chì ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 彳

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彳 · chì

Step with the left foot;

the radical form meaning to walk slowly or take small steps;

often used as a semantic component in characters related to movement, paths, or actions.

Step with the left footthe radical form meaning to walk slowly oroften used as a semantic component in characters

Usage highlights

Slow walkingDouble man radicalLeft step radical

Synonyms

  • 双人旁— double man radical (common name)
  • 彳部— 彳 radical category

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The radical 彳 appears in many walking-related characters (彳部).
  • It represents a step or slow walking (彳亍).
  • This component is called double man radical (双人旁).

Collocations

  • Slow walking(彳亍)
  • Double man radical(双人旁)
  • Left step radical(彳部)

Idioms

  • Walking slowly and hesitantly(彳亍而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the oldest Chinese radicals, originating from a pictograph of a foot or step.
  • Primarily functions as a semantic component in modern Chinese, rarely used as an independent character.
  • Often called 'double man radical' due to its visual similarity to the person radical 亻.

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