(zhēng) - To tread, to walk & an ancient form of the character 征 (to

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zhēng | 13 strokes | radical:

· zhēng

To tread, to walk;

an ancient form of the character 征 (to march, to campaign).

To tread, to walkan ancient form of the character 征 (to

Usage highlights

To march and campaignLong journeyAncient expeditionTo tread forwardMilitary campaign

Synonyms

  • to march, to campaign, to journey
  • to walk, to travel
  • to walk, to go

Antonyms

  • to stop
  • to cease, to halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army marched forward (徰伐).
  • He walked on the long road (徰途).
  • The ancient character for expedition (古徰).

Collocations

  • To march and campaign(徰伐)
  • Long journey(徰途)
  • Ancient expedition(古徰)
  • To tread forward(徰进)
  • Military campaign(徰战)

Idioms

  • To go on a long journey(长途徰徰)
  • Marching far and wide(南徰北战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 徰 is an ancient variant form of 征, primarily used in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of military campaigns, long journeys, and purposeful movement.
  • In historical contexts, it often appears in references to imperial expeditions or philosophical journeys.

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