聇 (zhēng) - To walk with a purposeful, determined stride & to march forward with resolve.

聇Tone 1

zhēng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

聇 · zhēng

To walk with a purposeful, determined stride;

to march forward with resolve.

To walk with a purposeful, determined strideto march forward with resolve.

Usage highlights

Determined strideMarch forwardWalk with purposeSteady gaitResolute walkingForward march

Synonyms

  • 行— to walk, to go
  • 步— to step, to walk
  • 走— to walk, to go

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 止— to cease, to halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked with determination (聇步向前).
  • The soldiers marched in formation (士兵聇行).
  • She strode purposefully toward her goal (向目标聇进).

Collocations

  • Determined stride(聇步)
  • March forward(聇进)
  • Walk with purpose(聇行)
  • Steady gait(聇态)
  • Resolute walking(聇走)
  • Forward march(向前聇)

Idioms

  • Marching forward with unwavering determination(聇步向前)
  • Walking with resolute purpose(聇行不辍)
  • Steady and determined in one's path(聇态坚定)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily found in classical texts describing determined movement.
  • Often used in literary contexts to convey purposeful action and steadfast progress.
  • The character combines the ear radical (耳) with the correct/right radical (正), suggesting listening to the correct path while moving forward.

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