趌 (jí) - to walk quickly & to stride vigorously

趌Tone 2

jí ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

趌 · jí

to walk quickly;

to stride vigorously;

to move with energy and purpose.

to walk quicklyto stride vigorouslyto move with energy and purpose.

Usage highlights

walking quicklystride forwardenergetic walkingbrisk pacevigorous movement

Synonyms

  • 走— to walk
  • 行— to walk, to go
  • 奔— to run, to hurry

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked briskly down the street (趌行).
  • The character depicts a walking motion (走) combined with 吉.
  • Ancient texts describe warriors striding forward (趌进).

Collocations

  • walking quickly(趌行)
  • stride forward(趌进)
  • energetic walking(趌走)
  • brisk pace(趌步)
  • vigorous movement(趌动)

Idioms

  • Walking with purpose and energy(趌趌而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character composed of 走 (walk) and 吉 (auspicious), suggesting auspicious or purposeful walking.
  • Mainly appears in classical Chinese texts and is rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • The combination of walking with an auspicious component may imply walking toward good fortune.

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