() - To have no wings but still fly & to crawl

Tone 4

lì | 24 strokes | radical:

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To have no wings but still fly;

to crawl;

to move without wings (archaic/rare character).

To have no wings but still flyto crawlto move without wings (archaic/rare character).

Usage highlights

To move without wingsTo crawl or creepTo fly winglesslyMysterious movementAncient description of motion

Synonyms

  • to crawl, to climb
  • to wriggle, to squirm
  • to move, to walk

Antonyms

  • to fly (with wings)
  • to soar, to glide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described creatures that could 攭 through the air (攭行).
  • In classical literature, some mythical beings were said to 攭 (攭动) without visible means of propulsion.
  • The character 攭 appears in obscure poetic descriptions of movement (攭飞).

Collocations

  • To move without wings(攭行)
  • To crawl or creep(攭动)
  • To fly winglessly(攭飞)
  • Mysterious movement(攭移)
  • Ancient description of motion(攭走)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries
  • Appears in historical texts describing mythical or supernatural movement
  • Considered an obscure character rarely used in modern Chinese

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