踚 (lún) - To walk with small, careful steps & to tread cautiously.

踚Tone 2

lún ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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踚 · lún

To walk with small, careful steps;

to tread cautiously.

To walk with small, careful stepsto tread cautiously.

Usage highlights

walk carefullytread cautiouslycross carefullyadvance cautiouslymove with small stepscareful walking

Synonyms

  • 踱— to stroll, walk slowly
  • 蹑— to tread lightly, walk softly
  • 徐行— to walk slowly

Antonyms

  • 奔— to run, rush
  • 驰— to gallop, speed
  • 疾走— to walk quickly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She walked carefully across the icy path (踚过).
  • The dancer moved with precise, small steps (踚步).
  • He tread cautiously through the dark forest (踚行).

Collocations

  • walk carefully(踚步)
  • tread cautiously(踚行)
  • cross carefully(踚过)
  • advance cautiously(踚进)
  • move with small steps(踚移)
  • careful walking(踚走)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing careful movement.
  • It conveys a sense of caution, precision, and deliberate action in movement.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains literary value.

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