逕 (jìng) - Path, track, trail & a small road or footpath

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jìng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

逕 · jìng

Path, track, trail;

a small road or footpath;

by extension, to go directly, to take a shortcut.

Path, track, traila small road or footpathby extension, to go directly, to take a

Usage highlights

Mountain pathShortcutWinding pathGarden pathSecluded pathDirect route

Synonyms

  • 徑— path, footpath; diameter
  • 路— road, path, way
  • 道— way, path, road

Antonyms

  • 大道— main road, thoroughfare
  • 康莊— broad and level road

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We followed a mountain path (山逕) to the summit.
  • He took a shortcut (捷逕) through the woods.
  • The garden path (花逕) was lined with stones.
  • They walked along the winding path (曲逕).

Collocations

  • Mountain path(山逕)
  • Shortcut(捷逕)
  • Winding path(曲逕)
  • Garden path(花逕)
  • Secluded path(幽逕)
  • Direct route(逕路)

Idioms

  • A winding path leads to a secluded spot(曲逕通幽)
  • Cut straight to the main point(逕截了當)
  • Act directly without authorization(逕自為之)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese gardens, winding paths (曲逕) were designed to create a sense of mystery and discovery.
  • The character embodies the Daoist aesthetic of following natural, unforced ways rather than straight, artificial lines.
  • It appears in poetry and literature to symbolize life's journey or a path to enlightenment.

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