絴 (xiáng) - To walk with long strides & to move forward steadily

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xiáng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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絴 · xiáng

To walk with long strides;

to move forward steadily;

also used in ancient texts to describe the sound of bells or the movement of a horse.

To walk with long stridesto move forward steadilyalso used in ancient texts to describe the

Usage highlights

Long stridesSteady movementHorse's gaitBell soundForward motion

Synonyms

  • 步— step, walk
  • 行— walk, move
  • 迈— stride, step forward

Antonyms

  • 停— stop, halt
  • 止— cease, stop

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked with long strides (絴步).
  • The horse moved forward steadily (马絴).
  • The sound of bells echoed (钟声絴).

Collocations

  • Long strides(絴步)
  • Steady movement(絴行)
  • Horse's gait(马絴)
  • Bell sound(钟絴)
  • Forward motion(前絴)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing movement or sound.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in historical or literary contexts.

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