跞 (lì) - To walk & to move

跞Tone 4

lì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

跞 · lì

To walk;

to move;

to act;

also used in names meaning active or energetic.

To walkto moveto act

Usage highlights

Walk brisklyMove lightlyStrideActive stepsEnergetic movement

Synonyms

  • 走— to walk
  • 行— to go, to walk
  • 迈— to step, to stride

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 止— to cease
  • 静— still, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walks briskly (步履矫跞).
  • The dancer moves gracefully (舞者轻跞).
  • This character appears in classical names (e.g., 孔跞).

Collocations

  • Walk briskly(矫跞)
  • Move lightly(轻跞)
  • Stride(阔跞)
  • Active steps(跃跞)
  • Energetic movement(豪跞)

Idioms

  • Bold and powerful in action(豪迈阔跞)
  • Walking with vigor and spirit(精神跃跞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese for describing movement and action.
  • Appears in historical names, conveying energy and dynamism.
  • Less common in modern usage but retains classical elegance.

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