徢 (xiè) - To walk quickly & to stride rapidly

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xiè ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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徢 · xiè

To walk quickly;

to stride rapidly;

to hurry along.

To walk quicklyto stride rapidlyto hurry along.

Usage highlights

walk quicklyhurry alongstride rapidlyquick pacerapid movementhurried gait

Synonyms

  • 疾— rapid, fast
  • 速— quick, speedy
  • 迅— swift, rapid

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual
  • 慢— slow, leisurely
  • 迟— late, delayed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked quickly (徢步) through the corridor.
  • The messenger hurried (徢行) to deliver the letter.
  • She strode rapidly (徢走) across the field.

Collocations

  • walk quickly(徢步)
  • hurry along(徢行)
  • stride rapidly(徢走)
  • quick pace(徢速)
  • rapid movement(徢动)
  • hurried gait(徢态)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical texts.
  • It conveys a sense of urgency and purposeful movement in literary contexts.

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