蹊 (qī) - Path — a small path or trail & way or method

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蹊 · qī

Path — a small path or trail;

way or method;

also used in idioms meaning to investigate or find a way.

Path — a small path or trailway or methodalso used in idioms meaning to investigate or

Usage highlights

Mountain pathFootpathDeer trailInvestigate the wayAlternative methodFollow the path

Synonyms

  • 径— path, trail
  • 道— way, road
  • 路— road, path

Antonyms

  • 衢— thoroughfare, main road
  • 街— street, avenue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We walked along the mountain path (山蹊).
  • He found a new approach to solve the problem (蹊径).
  • The deer left tracks in the snow (鹿蹊).

Collocations

  • Mountain path(山蹊)
  • Footpath(蹊径)
  • Deer trail(鹿蹊)
  • Investigate the way(蹊径)
  • Alternative method(别蹊)
  • Follow the path(循蹊)

Idioms

  • Seek a new path(另辟蹊径)
  • Investigate the source(探蹊索隐)
  • Follow the old track(循蹊蹈轨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 蹊 often represents humble, natural paths rather than formal roads.
  • The character appears in philosophical contexts about finding alternative ways or methods.
  • It carries connotations of exploration and discovery rather than following established routes.

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