踥 (qiè) - To walk in a light, quick manner & to walk with small steps.

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qiè ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

踥 · qiè

To walk in a light, quick manner;

to walk with small steps.

To walk in a light, quick mannerto walk with small steps.

Usage highlights

Walk lightlyQuick small stepsLight walkingTiptoeing stepsLight

Synonyms

  • 蹀— to walk in small steps; to pace
  • 躞— to walk carefully; to move with small steps

Antonyms

  • 跨— to stride; to take big steps
  • 跃— to leap; to jump

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She walked lightly across the room (踥踥地走过房间).
  • The dancer moved with quick, small steps (舞者踥踥而舞).
  • He approached with light footsteps (他踥踥走近).

Collocations

  • Walk lightly(踥行)
  • Quick small steps(踥步)
  • Light walking(踥走)
  • Tiptoeing steps(踥踥)
  • Light-footed movement(踥踥而行)

Idioms

  • Walking lightly and quickly(踥踥而行)
  • Moving with delicate steps(踥步轻移)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character describes a specific manner of walking, often associated with grace, lightness, or careful movement.
  • It appears in classical Chinese literature to depict elegant or cautious movement.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its descriptive quality in literary contexts.

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