(qiāng) - To walk with a steady, rhythmic gait & to stride majestically

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qiāng | 18 strokes | radical:

· qiāng

To walk with a steady, rhythmic gait;

to stride majestically;

to march in step.

To walk with a steady, rhythmic gaitto stride majesticallyto march in step.

Usage highlights

To stride majesticallyTo walk with steady stepsDignified gaitMarching in unisonCeremonial strideSteady walking

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • to stop
  • to stand
  • to lie down

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soldiers marched in formation (蹡蹡而行).
  • He walked with a dignified stride (步履蹡蹡).
  • The ceremonial procession moved with measured steps (仪仗队蹡蹡前进).

Collocations

  • To stride majestically(蹡蹡)
  • To walk with steady steps(蹡步)
  • Dignified gait(蹡然)
  • Marching in unison(蹡蹡而行)
  • Ceremonial stride(礼蹡)
  • Steady walking(行蹡)

Idioms

  • Walking with majestic steps(蹡蹡济济)
  • Marching in perfect formation(蹡蹡翼翼)
  • Walking steadily and powerfully(龙行蹡蹡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical literature to describe dignified, ceremonial walking, especially in processions or military marches.
  • Evokes a sense of formality, ritual, and majestic movement.
  • Commonly appears in descriptions of imperial ceremonies or formal occasions.

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