趭 (jiào) - To run swiftly & to dash
趭 · jiào
To run swiftly;
to dash;
to sprint (archaic usage).
To run swiftlyto dashto sprint (archaic usage).
Usage highlights
Run swiftlyDash forwardSprint awayRapid runningGallop and dash
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The warrior dashed forward (趭) in battle.
- He sprinted (趭) across the field to catch the ball.
- The messenger ran swiftly (趭) to deliver the urgent news.
Collocations
- Run swiftly(趭行)
- Dash forward(前趭)
- Sprint away(趭走)
- Rapid running(疾趭)
- Gallop and dash(驰趭)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
- It belongs to the 'walk/run' semantic category with the 走 radical, indicating movement.
- Primarily found in historical or literary contexts rather than contemporary language.