躌 (wǔ) - To pace back and forth & to strut proudly

躌Tone 3

wǔ ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

躌 · wǔ

To pace back and forth;

to strut proudly;

to walk with measured steps.

To pace back and forthto strut proudlyto walk with measured steps.

Usage highlights

To pace back and forthTo strut proudlyTo walk with measured stepsTo walk back and forthTo pace anxiouslyTo strut like a peacock

Synonyms

  • 踱— to stroll, to pace
  • 步— to walk, to step
  • 行— to walk, to go

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He paced back and forth in the room (在房间里躌来躌去).
  • The peacock strutted proudly (孔雀躌步).
  • The general walked with measured steps (将军躌步而行).

Collocations

  • To pace back and forth(躌来躌去)
  • To strut proudly(躌步)
  • To walk with measured steps(躌步而行)
  • To walk back and forth(躌躌)
  • To pace anxiously(躌躇)
  • To strut like a peacock(孔雀躌步)

Idioms

  • To pace anxiously(躌躇不前)
  • To strut proudly(躌步昂首)
  • To walk with dignity(躌步而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical or literary contexts.
  • It conveys a sense of deliberate, measured movement, often with an air of dignity or pride.
  • The character combines the radical for 'foot' (足) with 武 (martial), suggesting a martial or formal gait.

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