() - To walk hurriedly or in a cramped manner & to press forward quickly.

Tone 4

cù | 14 strokes | radical:

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To walk hurriedly or in a cramped manner;

to press forward quickly.

To walk hurriedly or in a cramped mannerto press forward quickly.

Usage highlights

Walk hurriedlyScurry alongPress forwardHurry throughWalk in cramped mannerQuick footsteps

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked hurriedly through the narrow alley (趗进小巷).
  • The child scurried along the path (小孩在路上一趗一趗地走).
  • They pressed forward in the crowded market (在拥挤的市场里趗行).

Collocations

  • Walk hurriedly(趗行)
  • Scurry along(趗走)
  • Press forward(趗进)
  • Hurry through(趗过)
  • Walk in cramped manner(趗步)
  • Quick footsteps(趗足)

Idioms

  • Walk hurriedly without looking around(趗行不顾)
  • Advance with quick, short steps(趗步前行)
  • Hurry through narrow paths(趗走狭径)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing hurried or constrained movement.
  • It is considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary contexts.
  • The character combines the 'walk' radical with 'promote/short' component, suggesting hurried walking.

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