趩 (chì) - To walk cautiously & to tread carefully

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chì ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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趩 · chì

To walk cautiously;

to tread carefully;

also refers to the sound of footsteps.

To walk cautiouslyto tread carefullyalso refers to the sound of footsteps.

Usage highlights

Walk cautiouslySound of footstepsCareful gaitTread carefullyAncient walking manner

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 奔— run, rush
  • 驰— gallop, speed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked cautiously (趩趩而行) through the dark corridor.
  • The sound of footsteps (趩趩声) echoed in the hall.
  • Ancient texts describe a careful gait (行容趩趩).

Collocations

  • Walk cautiously(趩趩而行)
  • Sound of footsteps(趩趩声)
  • Careful gait(行容趩趩)
  • Tread carefully(趩步)
  • Ancient walking manner(古行趩趩)

Idioms

  • Walking with cautious steps(趩趩而行)
  • The sound of careful footsteps(趩然有声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing proper walking manners and ceremonial gait.
  • Used in historical contexts to depict dignified or cautious movement.
  • Represents an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

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