蹐 (jí) - To walk in small, careful steps & to tread cautiously or timidly.
蹐 · jí
To walk in small, careful steps;
to tread cautiously or timidly.
To walk in small, careful stepsto tread cautiously or timidly.
Usage highlights
Walk cautiouslyTread carefullyTimid stepsCautious gaitWalk with small stepsCareful movement
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He walked cautiously on the icy path (蹐步而行).
- The cat crept forward with careful steps (蹐足前进).
- She moved timidly through the dark corridor (蹐蹐而行).
Collocations
- Walk cautiously(蹐步)
- Tread carefully(蹐行)
- Timid steps(蹐蹐)
- Cautious gait(蹐足)
- Walk with small steps(蹐蹐而行)
- Careful movement(蹐蹐前进)
Idioms
- Walking on thin ice(如履薄冰，如临深渊)
- Treading carefully in difficult times(蹐天蹐地)
Cultural background
FAQ- Derived from classical Chinese literature, describing cautious movement in precarious situations.
- Often used metaphorically to describe careful behavior in difficult circumstances.
- Appears in classical texts to depict respectful or fearful movement.