(dòng) - Tong — (archaic) refers to the sound of & also used in ancient texts to describe a

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dòng | 12 strokes | radical:

· dòng

Tong — (archaic) refers to the sound of walking or movement;

also used in ancient texts to describe a state of being relaxed or at ease.

Tong — (archaic) refers to the sound ofalso used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

Sound of footstepsRelaxed stateComfortable and at easeAncient movement description

Synonyms

  • loose, relaxed (for the ease sense)
  • 履声sound of footsteps

Antonyms

  • tight, tense
  • urgent, hurried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of footsteps in the hall (絧履声).
  • A relaxed and comfortable state (絧絧然).
  • Ancient text describing ease (絧絧自得).

Collocations

  • Sound of footsteps(絧履声)
  • Relaxed state(絧絧然)
  • Comfortable and at ease(絧絧自得)
  • Ancient movement description(絧步)

Idioms

  • Walking with a relaxed gait(絧絧而行)
  • The sound of footsteps echoing(履声絧絧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, often describing auditory or physical states.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars of classical Chinese.

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