牄 (qiāng) - To walk rapidly & to hurry along (archaic usage).

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qiāng ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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牄 · qiāng

To walk rapidly;

to hurry along (archaic usage).

To walk rapidlyto hurry along (archaic usage).

Usage highlights

Rapid walkingHurry alongQuick paceSwift movementHastening forward

Synonyms

  • 走— to walk
  • 行— to go, to walk
  • 奔— to run, to hurry

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 止— to cease, to halt
  • 站— to stand

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldiers hurried along the path (士兵牄行于道).
  • He walked rapidly through the forest (他牄行于林).
  • Ancient texts describe messengers moving quickly (古籍载使者牄行).

Collocations

  • Rapid walking(牄行)
  • Hurry along(牄走)
  • Quick pace(牄步)
  • Swift movement(牄动)
  • Hastening forward(牄前)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • It belongs to the category of characters describing specific types of movement or gait.
  • Primarily found in historical or literary contexts rather than contemporary language.

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