行 (xíng) - to walk & to go

行Tone 2

xíng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 彳

信嫣

行 · xíng

to walk;

to go;

to travel;

to do;

to perform;

capable;

all right;

OK;

also read háng for row, line, profession, business

to walkto goto travel

Usage highlights

to walkbehavioractiontravelpedestrianbank

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I am walking (行走).
  • This plan is feasible (可行).
  • He works in the banking industry (银行 industry).
  • Good behavior (品行好).

Collocations

  • to walk(行走)
  • behavior(行为)
  • action(行动)
  • travel(旅行)
  • pedestrian(行人)
  • bank(银行)

Idioms

  • Act after due consideration(三思而行)
  • Walk alone(独行其是)
  • Instant success(行成于思)
  • Do whatever one pleases(我行我素)
  • A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step(千里之行，始于足下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the most versatile characters in Chinese with multiple readings and meanings.
  • The xíng reading relates to movement and action, while háng relates to order and profession.
  • Frequently used in both classical and modern contexts.

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