絥 (fú) - To gallop & to run swiftly

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絥 · fú

To gallop;

to run swiftly;

to rush forward with speed and vigor.

To gallopto run swiftlyto rush forward with speed and vigor.

Usage highlights

gallop swiftlyrush forwardrun quicklyspeed alongdash forwardhasten urgently

Synonyms

  • 奔— to run quickly, to rush
  • 驰— to gallop, to speed
  • 跑— to run

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 缓— to slow down
  • 滞— to stagnate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse galloped across the plain (马在原野上絥驰).
  • He rushed to the scene (他絥赴现场).
  • The athlete sprinted toward the finish line (运动员向终点线絥去).
  • Thoughts raced through his mind (思绪在他脑海中絥腾).

Collocations

  • gallop swiftly(絥驰)
  • rush forward(絥赴)
  • run quickly(絥跑)
  • speed along(絥行)
  • dash forward(絥进)
  • hasten urgently(絥急)

Idioms

  • Galloping without stopping(马不停絥)
  • Rushing wind and flashing lightning(风絥电掣)
  • Advancing courageously(勇往絥前)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a horse running swiftly, emphasizing speed and momentum.
  • In classical literature, often used to describe urgent military movements or messengers.
  • Carries connotations of determination and unstoppable forward motion.

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