徑 (jìng) - Path — a narrow track or footway & a direct route

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jìng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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徑 · jìng

Path — a narrow track or footway;

a direct route;

diameter;

means or method;

straightforward approach.

Path — a narrow track or footwaya direct routediameter

Usage highlights

Mountain pathShortcutDiameterDirect routeFootpathOrbital path

Synonyms

  • 路— road, path
  • 道— way, path
  • 途— way, route
  • 蹊— footpath, trail

Antonyms

  • 大道— main road, thoroughfare
  • 康莊— broad road, highway

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We walked along the mountain path (山徑).
  • This is the shortest route (捷徑).
  • He always takes a direct approach (徑直 approach).
  • The diameter of the circle is 10cm (直徑).

Collocations

  • Mountain path(山徑)
  • Shortcut(捷徑)
  • Diameter(直徑)
  • Direct route(徑路)
  • Footpath(小徑)
  • Orbital path(軌徑)

Idioms

  • Taking a shortcut(獨闢蹊徑)
  • Going straight to the point(徑情直遂)
  • A winding path leading to a secluded spot(曲徑通幽)
  • The diameter of a well(井徑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy and literature, '徑' often symbolizes a direct or unconventional approach to achieving goals.
  • The character appears in classical texts discussing methods and pathways, both literal and metaphorical.
  • In garden design, '曲徑通幽' represents the aesthetic principle of winding paths creating secluded, peaceful spaces.

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