踅 (xué) - to walk to and fro & to pace back and forth

踅Tone 2

xué ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

踅 · xué

to walk to and fro;

to pace back and forth;

to turn around midway;

to make a detour.

to walk to and froto pace back and forthto turn around midway

Usage highlights

to pace back and forthto turn around and leaveto wind aroundto make a detourto stroll aroundto patrol back and forth

Synonyms

  • 徘徊— to pace back and forth, to hesitate
  • 回转— to turn around, to reverse direction
  • 绕行— to detour, to go around

Antonyms

  • 直行— to go straight, direct movement
  • 前进— to advance, to move forward

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He paced back and forth in the room (在房间里踅来踅去).
  • She turned around and left halfway (她半路踅了回去).
  • The path winds around the mountain (小路在山间踅绕).
  • He made a detour to avoid the crowd (他踅了个弯避开人群).

Collocations

  • to pace back and forth(踅来踅去)
  • to turn around and leave(踅回去)
  • to wind around(踅绕)
  • to make a detour(踅弯)
  • to stroll around(踅转)
  • to patrol back and forth(踅巡)

Idioms

  • To pace back and forth anxiously(踅来踅去)
  • To turn around and leave abruptly(踅身而去)
  • To wind around mountains and rivers(踅山绕水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts a foot (足) turning or revolving, conveying the idea of circular or back-and-forth movement.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe restless pacing or thoughtful wandering.
  • Can imply hesitation, contemplation, or changing direction in both physical and metaphorical senses.

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