(jié) - To go quickly & to hasten

Tone 2

jié | 9 strokes | radical: 辶

· jié

To go quickly;

to hasten;

to arrive.

To go quicklyto hastento arrive.

Usage highlights

To go quicklyTo hasten toTo arrive swiftlyQuick departureRapid travel

Synonyms

  • urgent; hurried
  • fast; quick
  • swift; rapid

Antonyms

  • slow; delay
  • late; tardy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He hurried to the meeting (迼赴会议).
  • The letter arrived swiftly (信件迼达).
  • They hastened their departure (他们迼行).

Collocations

  • To go quickly(迼行)
  • To hasten to(迼赴)
  • To arrive swiftly(迼达)
  • Quick departure(迼离)
  • Rapid travel(迼旅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • Primarily encountered in historical texts or classical literature.

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