躘 (lóng) - To walk with a dignified, steady gait & to stride majestically.

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躘 · lóng

To walk with a dignified, steady gait;

to stride majestically.

To walk with a dignified, steady gaitto stride majestically.

Usage highlights

Majestic strideWalk with dignityDragon's walkStride steadilyWalk with measured steps

Synonyms

  • 踱— to stroll, pace slowly
  • 迈— to step, stride

Antonyms

  • 蹒— to limp, hobble (as in 蹒跚)
  • 踉— to stagger, stumble (as in 踉跄)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor walked with a dignified stride (躘躘而行).
  • He strode majestically into the hall (躘入殿堂).
  • The dragon's majestic walk was described as 躘 (龙躘).

Collocations

  • Majestic stride(躘步)
  • Walk with dignity(躘行)
  • Dragon's walk(龙躘)
  • Stride steadily(躘躘)
  • Walk with measured steps(躘躘而行)

Idioms

  • Walking with majestic steps(躘躘而行)
  • The dragon's dignified gait(龙躘之步)

Cultural background

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  • Used in classical literature to describe the dignified walking manner of emperors, nobles, or mythical creatures.
  • Often associated with dragons in Chinese mythology, representing power and majesty in movement.
  • Appears in formal descriptions of ceremonial processions and royal entrances.

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