窡 (zhuó) - To stumble & to trip over an obstacle

窡Tone 2

zhuó ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

志

窡 · zhuó

To stumble;

to trip over an obstacle;

to be hindered or obstructed.

To stumbleto trip over an obstacleto be hindered or obstructed.

Usage highlights

Stumble and fallEncounter an obstacleTrip over somethingHinder progressStumble on the roadObstructed path

Synonyms

  • 绊— to stumble, to trip
  • 蹶— to stumble, to fall
  • 碍— to hinder, to obstruct

Antonyms

  • 顺— smooth, unobstructed
  • 畅— unimpeded, smooth-flowing

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stumbled on the uneven path (在路上窡了一下).
  • The project was hindered by unexpected difficulties (项目被意外困难所窡).
  • She tripped over the root (她被树根窡倒了).

Collocations

  • Stumble and fall(窡倒)
  • Encounter an obstacle(窡碍)
  • Trip over something(被...窡)
  • Hinder progress(窡滞)
  • Stumble on the road(路上窡脚)
  • Obstructed path(窡路)

Idioms

  • Stumble at every step(步步窡蹶)
  • Encounter obstacles everywhere(处处窡碍)
  • Trip over the threshold(门坎窡脚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It conveys the physical experience of tripping as well as metaphorical hindrances.
  • The character structure suggests movement (辶 radical) being obstructed.

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