踀 (chù) - To stumble & to trip

踀Tone 4

chù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

踀 · chù

To stumble;

to trip;

to walk unsteadily.

To stumbleto tripto walk unsteadily.

Usage highlights

stumble and fallwalk unsteadilystumble repeatedlystumble on a stonestumble while walkingstumble due to carelessness

Synonyms

  • 跌— to fall; to stumble
  • 绊— to trip over
  • 蹶— to stumble; to fall

Antonyms

  • 稳— steady; stable
  • 健— strong; healthy (walking)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stumbled on the uneven path (在路上踀了一下).
  • The toddler took a few unsteady steps (小孩踀了几步).
  • Be careful not to trip on the stairs (小心别在楼梯上踀倒).

Collocations

  • stumble and fall(踀倒)
  • walk unsteadily(踀行)
  • stumble repeatedly(屡踀)
  • stumble on a stone(石上踀)
  • stumble while walking(行而踀)
  • stumble due to carelessness(失足而踀)

Idioms

  • Stumble and fall repeatedly(屡踀屡起)
  • Stumble on the road ahead(前途踀躅)
  • Walk haltingly and stumble(踀躅而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered a rare or literary character in modern Chinese.
  • It primarily appears in classical texts or specialized contexts describing unsteady movement.
  • The character combines the foot radical (足) with 足, emphasizing the action of feet stumbling.

FAQ