遾 (shì) - To follow & to track

遾Tone 4

shì ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

遾 · shì

To follow;

to track;

to pursue;

to continue;

to extend.

To followto trackto pursue

Usage highlights

To track and pursueTo follow an ancient pathTo continue a traditionTo extend a roadTo pursue a goalTo follow a clue

Synonyms

  • 追— to chase, to pursue
  • 随— to follow, to accompany
  • 续— to continue, to extend

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop
  • 弃— to abandon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The police tracked the suspect (警察遾踪嫌疑人).
  • He followed the ancient path (他遾古径).
  • The tradition continues to this day (传统遾至今).
  • The river extends for miles (河流遾数英里).

Collocations

  • To track and pursue(遾踪)
  • To follow an ancient path(遾古)
  • To continue a tradition(遾统)
  • To extend a road(遾路)
  • To pursue a goal(遾求)
  • To follow a clue(遾迹)

Idioms

  • Following the tracks and pursuing the traces(遾踪追迹)
  • Continuing the past and ushering in the future(遾往开来)
  • Extending for a thousand miles(千里遾迤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 遾 is composed of the radical 辵 (walking) and the component 筮 (divination), suggesting a connection between movement and seeking or following a predetermined path.
  • It is a classical character more commonly found in literary or historical texts than in modern everyday usage.
  • Its usage often implies a deliberate, purposeful continuation or pursuit rather than a casual following.

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