蹻 (juē) - To raise one's feet high & to walk with difficulty

蹻Tone 1

juē ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

蹻 · juē

To raise one's feet high;

to walk with difficulty;

proud;

arrogant;

also refers to straw sandals or clogs.

To raise one's feet highto walk with difficultyproud

Usage highlights

Stilt walkingStraw sandalsProud gaitDifficult walkingLift feet highArrogant behavior

Synonyms

  • 骄— proud, arrogant
  • 屐— clogs, wooden shoes
  • 履— shoes, footwear

Antonyms

  • 谦— humble, modest
  • 卑— lowly, humble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked with a proud gait (高蹻).
  • Ancient performers walked on stilts (踩高蹻).
  • They wore straw sandals for the journey (草蹻).
  • The path was difficult to tread (蹻步).

Collocations

  • Stilt walking(高蹻)
  • Straw sandals(草蹻)
  • Proud gait(骄蹻)
  • Difficult walking(蹻步)
  • Lift feet high(蹻足)
  • Arrogant behavior(蹻傲)

Idioms

  • Proud and arrogant(骄蹻跋扈)
  • Walk on high stilts(高蹻伎)
  • Treading difficult paths(蹻艰步险)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in traditional Chinese performing arts, particularly in stilt walking performances during festivals.
  • Historically associated with humble footwear like straw sandals worn by common people.
  • Can carry connotations of pride or arrogance when used in certain contexts.

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