(xiāo) - A rare character describing a dance movement or

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· xiāo

A rare character describing a dance movement or posture, often used in classical Chinese dance terminology.

A rare character describing a dance movement or

Usage highlights

dance stepjumping steplight stepdance movementfootwork

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dancer performed a light, quick step (踃步).
  • In ancient dance, this movement was called a 'jumping step' (跳踃).
  • The dance manual describes the 踃 as a specific footwork pattern.

Collocations

  • dance step(踃步)
  • jumping step(跳踃)
  • light step(轻踃)
  • dance movement(舞踃)
  • footwork(足踃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese dance and music literature.
  • Reflects the detailed terminology for movement in traditional performing arts.

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