跜 (ní) - Nimble movement, light stepping & used in classical texts to describe agile or

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楠念

跜 · ní

Nimble movement, light stepping;

used in classical texts to describe agile or cautious movement.

Nimble movement, light steppingused in classical texts to describe agile or

Usage highlights

Nimble stepsLight steppingCautious movementFairy's stepDeerAgile footwork

Synonyms

  • 蹑— to tread lightly, to walk on tiptoe
  • 踮— to stand on tiptoe
  • 轻步— light steps

Antonyms

  • 踏— to step heavily, to tread
  • 踩— to step on, to trample
  • 重步— heavy steps

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dancer moved with nimble steps (跜步).
  • He treaded lightly like a cautious deer (如鹿跜).
  • In classical poetry, fairies are described with light, floating steps (仙跜).

Collocations

  • Nimble steps(跜步)
  • Light stepping(轻跜)
  • Cautious movement(跜行)
  • Fairy's step(仙跜)
  • Deer-like tread(鹿跜)
  • Agile footwork(跜技)

Idioms

  • Moving lightly and nimbly(跜跜而行)
  • With cautious, measured steps(跜跜而前)
  • Dancing with graceful movements(跜跜起舞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature and poetry to describe elegant, light movement.
  • Often used in descriptions of mythical beings or graceful animals in traditional texts.
  • Represents the aesthetic ideal of refined, controlled physical movement in classical culture.

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