运 (yùn) - to move & to transport

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yùn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 辶

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运 · yùn

to move;

to transport;

to use;

to apply;

fortune;

luck;

fate;

destiny

to moveto transportto use

Usage highlights

transportluckmovementoperationathleteuse

Synonyms

  • 动— to move
  • 输— to transport
  • 命— fate, destiny
  • 福— good fortune

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 静— still, motionless
  • 厄— misfortune, adversity

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The goods will be transported by truck (用卡车运输).
  • She has good luck this year (她今年运气很好).
  • We need to apply this method (我们需要运用这个方法).
  • The athlete is in good form (这位运动员状态很好).

Collocations

  • transport(运输)
  • luck(运气)
  • movement(运动)
  • operation(运作)
  • athlete(运动员)
  • use(运用)

Idioms

  • Good fortune comes in pairs(好运连连)
  • Turn bad luck into good(转危为安，化险为夷)
  • Destined by fate(命中注定)
  • The tide turns(时来运转)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '运' encompasses both physical movement and metaphysical concepts of fate and fortune.
  • The character is often used in discussions of destiny and opportunity, reflecting traditional beliefs in cyclical fortune.
  • In modern context, it appears in sports (运动) and logistics (运输), bridging traditional and contemporary meanings.

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