朅 (qiè) - To leave & to depart

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qiè ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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朅 · qiè

To leave;

to depart;

to go away;

also used as an exclamation or interrogative particle in classical Chinese.

To leaveto departto go away

Usage highlights

To departTo come and goTo leave resolutelyPoetic expression of departure

Synonyms

  • 去— to go; to leave
  • 离— to depart; to leave
  • 别— to bid farewell; to separate

Antonyms

  • 来— to come; to arrive
  • 归— to return; to come back

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He departed without saying goodbye (朅去).
  • In classical poetry, it expresses departure (朅兮朅兮).
  • Used as an interrogative in ancient texts (朅来?).

Collocations

  • To depart(朅去)
  • To come and go(朅来)
  • To leave resolutely(壮士朅)
  • Poetic expression of departure(朅兮)

Idioms

  • The hero departs resolutely(壮士朅兮)
  • Coming and going freely(朅来朅往)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
  • Often used in ancient texts to express heroic or resolute departure.
  • Rare in modern vernacular Chinese, mainly preserved in literary contexts.

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