忀 (xiāng) - To walk briskly & to stride

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xiāng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

忀 · xiāng

To walk briskly;

to stride;

to roam freely (archaic/rare character).

To walk brisklyto strideto roam freely (archaic/rare character).

Usage highlights

To roam freelyBrisk walkingWandering aboutRoaming at leisure

Synonyms

  • 徜徉— to wander about unhurriedly
  • 徘徊— to pace back and forth
  • 漫步— to stroll, to ramble

Antonyms

  • 停滞— to stagnate, to come to a standstill
  • 固定— fixed, stationary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes wandering freely (忀徉).
  • He walked with a brisk stride (忀步).
  • The character appears in classical poetry about roaming (忀游).

Collocations

  • To roam freely(忀徉)
  • Brisk walking(忀步)
  • Wandering about(忀游)
  • Roaming at leisure(忀翔)

Idioms

  • Roaming freely without restraint(忀徉自得)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • Associated with concepts of freedom, leisurely wandering, and unconstrained movement.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts describing carefree travel or spiritual roaming.

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