(jiào) - To run swiftly & to dash

Tone 4

jiào | 19 strokes | radical:

· 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

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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.

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