逴 (chuō) - To go far & to surpass

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chuō ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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逴 · chuō

To go far;

to surpass;

to excel;

distant;

remote.

To go farto surpassto excel

Usage highlights

To travel farTo surpassDistant and remoteOutstanding talentExtraordinary achievementLong journey

Synonyms

  • 远— far; distant
  • 超— surpass; exceed
  • 越— exceed; go beyond

Antonyms

  • 近— near; close
  • 逊— inferior; modest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He traveled far and wide (逴行).
  • Her achievements surpass others (逴越).
  • The distant mountains (逴远之山).
  • A remarkable talent (逴才).

Collocations

  • To travel far(逴行)
  • To surpass(逴越)
  • Distant and remote(逴远)
  • Outstanding talent(逴才)
  • Extraordinary achievement(逴绩)
  • Long journey(逴途)

Idioms

  • Far-reaching and profound(逴远深邃)
  • Outstanding and extraordinary(逴荦超群)
  • Traveling thousands of miles(逴行千里)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to go far' or 'distant' in classical Chinese.
  • Often used in literary contexts to describe extraordinary achievements or long journeys.
  • Considered an elegant and somewhat rare character in modern usage.

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