趶 (kù) - To straddle, to sit astride & also used as a variant form in some

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kù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

趶 · kù

To straddle, to sit astride;

also used as a variant form in some contexts.

To straddle, to sit astridealso used as a variant form in some

Usage highlights

StraddleSit astrideStraddle positionStraddle an objectStraddle and ride

Synonyms

  • 跨— to step across, to straddle
  • 骑— to ride, to sit astride

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He straddled the fence (趶在篱笆上).
  • The rider sat astride the horse (骑手趶在马背上).
  • Children like to straddle the railing (孩子们喜欢趶在栏杆上).

Collocations

  • Straddle(趶着)
  • Sit astride(趶坐)
  • Straddle position(趶姿)
  • Straddle an object(趶物)
  • Straddle and ride(趶乘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears primarily in historical or dialectal contexts.
  • The character combines the foot radical (足) with the component 夸, suggesting the action of straddling with the legs.

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