蹕 (bì) - To clear the way for an emperor & imperial procession

蹕Tone 4

bì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

蹕 · bì

To clear the way for an emperor;

imperial procession;

to guard the road for a royal procession.

To clear the way for an emperorimperial processionto guard the road for a royal procession.

Usage highlights

Imperial processionClear the way for royaltyGuard the imperial routeAnnounce the emperor's arrivalStop the imperial carriageImperial tour

Synonyms

  • 警— to warn; alert (in context of clearing way)
  • 卫— to guard; protect

Antonyms

  • 通— to open; pass through
  • 放— to release; let go

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor's procession cleared the streets (警跸).
  • They announced the imperial arrival (传跸).
  • The road was blocked for the royal carriage (驻跸).

Collocations

  • Imperial procession(跸路)
  • Clear the way for royalty(清跸)
  • Guard the imperial route(警跸)
  • Announce the emperor's arrival(传跸)
  • Stop the imperial carriage(驻跸)
  • Imperial tour(巡跸)

Idioms

  • Clear the way and stop the music(清跸止乐)
  • The imperial carriage arrives(銮跸降临)
  • The emperor's procession returns(龙跸回銮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originated from ancient Chinese imperial rituals where roads were cleared and guarded for the emperor's safe passage.
  • Reflects the high status and security protocols surrounding the Chinese monarchy.
  • The character is primarily used in historical and literary contexts related to imperial activities.

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