() - To wind & to extend

Tone 3

yǐ | 6 strokes | radical: 辶

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To wind;

to extend;

to meander;

to go on and on;

also used in names.

To windto extendto meander

Usage highlights

Winding and continuousMeandering and extendingLong and windingWinding pathMeandering flow

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The path winds along the mountain (迆逦).
  • The river meanders through the valley (迆延).
  • The road extends far into the distance (迆长).

Collocations

  • Winding and continuous(迆逦)
  • Meandering and extending(迆延)
  • Long and winding(迆长)
  • Winding path(迆路)
  • Meandering flow(迆流)

Idioms

  • Winding and continuous(迆逦)
  • Extending far and wide(迆延不绝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe winding paths, rivers, or continuous landscapes.
  • The character conveys a sense of graceful continuity and natural flow, making it poetic in names.

FAQ