(jié) - To walk quickly & to move swiftly. An archaic character rarely used

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jié | 15 strokes | radical:

· jié

To walk quickly;

to move swiftly.

An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

To walk quicklyto move swiftly. An archaic character rarely used

Usage highlights

walk quicklyswift movementrapid steps

Synonyms

  • fast; quick
  • rapid; speedy
  • swift; rapid

Antonyms

  • slow
  • gradual; leisurely

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 踕 means to walk quickly (踕 means to walk quickly).
  • In classical texts, it described swift movement (踕 described swift movement).
  • This character is not commonly used in modern language (踕 is not common).

Collocations

  • walk quickly(踕行)
  • swift movement(踕动)
  • rapid steps(踕步)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language and writing.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese literature.

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