趂 (chèn) - To follow & to pursue

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chèn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

晨呈

趂 · chèn

To follow;

to pursue;

to go after;

to chase.

An archaic variant of 趁.

To followto pursueto go after

Usage highlights

To chase afterTo pursue an enemyTo hurry afterTo follow a pathTo pursue and captureTo go along with

Synonyms

  • 趁— To take advantage of; to pursue
  • 追— To chase; to pursue
  • 逐— To chase; to pursue; to expel

Antonyms

  • 逃— To escape; to flee
  • 避— To avoid; to evade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He hurried to chase after the thief (趂贼).
  • They pursued the retreating army (趂敌).
  • She followed the path up the mountain (趂路上山).

Collocations

  • To chase after(趂逐)
  • To pursue an enemy(趂敌)
  • To hurry after(趂赶)
  • To follow a path(趂路)
  • To pursue and capture(趂捕)
  • To go along with(趂随)

Idioms

  • To follow the current and pursue the waves(趂流逐浪)
  • To chase after profit(趂利)
  • To pursue fame and gain(趂名逐利)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an archaic form that appears in classical texts but is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It functions as a variant of 趁, sharing the same meaning of pursuit or taking advantage of an opportunity.
  • The character's usage reflects classical Chinese literary conventions where multiple character forms existed for similar concepts.

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