趚 (sù) - To walk quickly & to move swiftly and lightly.

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sù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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趚 · sù

To walk quickly;

to move swiftly and lightly.

To walk quicklyto move swiftly and lightly.

Usage highlights

Walk brisklySwift movementQuick footstepsMove lightlyRapid walkingSwift passing

Synonyms

  • 速— fast, quick
  • 疾— swift, rapid
  • 迅— quick, speedy

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual
  • 迟— late, slow
  • 慢— slow, leisurely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked briskly through the corridor (趚趚而行).
  • The figure moved swiftly in the distance (身影趚趚).
  • The sound of quick footsteps approached (脚步声趚趚).

Collocations

  • Walk briskly(趚趚而行)
  • Swift movement(趚趚而动)
  • Quick footsteps(趚趚脚步声)
  • Move lightly(趚趚而逝)
  • Rapid walking(趚走)
  • Swift passing(趚过)

Idioms

  • Walking briskly and lightly(趚趚而行)
  • Swift as the wind(风趚电逝)
  • Moving quickly and disappearing(趚然而逝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character primarily used in classical Chinese literature to describe swift, light movement.
  • Often appears in poetic contexts to convey elegance and speed simultaneously.
  • Not commonly used in modern vernacular Chinese, maintaining its classical literary flavor.

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