逐 (zhú) - To pursue, chase & to drive out, expel

逐Tone 2

zhú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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逐 · zhú

To pursue, chase;

to drive out, expel;

to follow in sequence, one by one;

to compete for.

To pursue, chaseto drive out, expelto follow in sequence, one by one

Usage highlights

Pursue and captureGraduallyYear by yearExpel from the countryCompete for fame and profitDrive away

Synonyms

  • 追— to chase, pursue
  • 赶— to drive, rush
  • 驱— to drive, expel

Antonyms

  • 迎— to welcome, meet
  • 留— to stay, retain
  • 守— to guard, defend

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police pursued the suspect (追逐嫌疑人).
  • We will gradually implement the plan (逐步实施计划).
  • The years pass one after another (岁月逐流).
  • He was expelled from the country (被逐出国境).

Collocations

  • Pursue and capture(追逐)
  • Gradually(逐步)
  • Year by year(逐年)
  • Expel from the country(逐出)
  • Compete for fame and profit(逐名逐利)
  • Drive away(驱逐)

Idioms

  • Chasing the wind and capturing the shadows(逐风捕影)
  • Following the waves and going with the flow(随波逐流)
  • Expelling guests and upholding the law(逐客令)
  • Chasing deer in the Central Plains(逐鹿中原)
  • Chasing after trivial profits(逐末舍本)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a pig (豕) being chased, representing the concept of pursuit and expulsion.
  • In historical context, '逐鹿中原' symbolized competing for imperial power and ruling the central plains.
  • The character embodies concepts of competition, sequence, and elimination in Chinese philosophy.

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