趹 (jué) - To kick with the hind legs (of a & to gallop

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jué ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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趹 · jué

To kick with the hind legs (of a horse);

to gallop;

to leap forward.

To kick with the hind legs (of ato gallopto leap forward.

Usage highlights

To kick with hind legsTo gallopTo leap forwardHorse's kickViolent kickSudden leap

Synonyms

  • 踢— to kick (general term)
  • 跃— to leap, to jump
  • 驰— to gallop, to speed

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 立— to stand
  • 静— still, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse kicked with its hind legs (马趹蹄).
  • He galloped away on horseback (他骑马趹驰而去).
  • The steed leaps forward vigorously (骏马趹跃).

Collocations

  • To kick with hind legs(趹蹄)
  • To gallop(趹驰)
  • To leap forward(趹跃)
  • Horse's kick(马趹)
  • Violent kick(猛趹)
  • Sudden leap(骤趹)

Idioms

  • Like a horse kicking and leaping(马趹龙腾)
  • Galloping forward vigorously(趹驰前进)
  • Sudden and forceful movement(趹然而起)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese texts describing horse movements and equestrian culture.
  • Appears in historical military contexts describing cavalry charges and horse maneuvers.
  • Rare in modern usage, mainly preserved in literary and specialized equestrian terminology.

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