狘 (xuè) - (Classical Chinese) To leap or jump suddenly & to dash forward swiftly

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xuè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 犭

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狘 · xuè

(Classical Chinese) To leap or jump suddenly;

to dash forward swiftly;

(of an animal) to run wildly.

(Classical Chinese) To leap or jump suddenlyto dash forward swiftly(of an animal) to run wildly.

Usage highlights

Leap suddenlyDash forwardWild dashSwift leapAnimal's sudden movement

Synonyms

  • 跃— to leap, to jump
  • 跳— to jump, to leap
  • 奔— to run, to dash

Antonyms

  • 止— to stop, to cease
  • 静— still, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The startled beast leaped forward (狘然跃起).
  • He dashed out of the room (狘出房门).
  • The tiger's sudden pounce (虎狘之猛).

Collocations

  • Leap suddenly(狘然)
  • Dash forward(狘出)
  • Wild dash(狂狘)
  • Swift leap(迅狘)
  • Animal's sudden movement(兽狘)

Idioms

  • Leaping like a startled hare(惊兔之狘)
  • Swift as a leopard's dash(豹狘之迅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts, especially describing animal movements.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, mostly preserved in literary contexts.

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