跸 (bì) - To clear the way for an emperor or & imperial procession

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bì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

跸 · bì

To clear the way for an emperor or high official;

imperial procession;

to prohibit passage during such an event.

To clear the way for an emperor orimperial processionto prohibit passage during such an event.

Usage highlights

Clear the way for imperial processionGuard the imperial routeImperial carriage haltsStop passageImperial tourImperial procession

Synonyms

  • 禁— to prohibit, forbid
  • 止— to stop, halt

Antonyms

  • 通— to pass through, open
  • 行— to go, travel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor's procession required clearing the streets (清跸).
  • Soldiers guarded the imperial route (警跸).
  • The road was closed for the royal carriage (驻跸).
  • They announced the emperor's temporary residence (跸止).

Collocations

  • Clear the way for imperial procession(清跸)
  • Guard the imperial route(警跸)
  • Imperial carriage halts(驻跸)
  • Stop passage(跸止)
  • Imperial tour(巡跸)
  • Imperial procession(跸路)

Idioms

  • Clear the way and guard the route(清跸警跸)
  • Halt the carriage and stop passage(驻跸跸止)
  • Imperial procession on the road(跸路警跸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originated from ancient Chinese imperial protocols where roads were cleared for the emperor's safety and dignity.
  • Reflects the strict hierarchical society where commoners had to yield to imperial authority.
  • Associated with Confucian rituals emphasizing proper conduct toward rulers.

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