闛 (táng) - To stride & to walk with large steps

闛Tone 2

táng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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闛 · táng

To stride;

to walk with large steps;

also used in names of gates and palaces in ancient China.

To strideto walk with large stepsalso used in names of gates and palaces

Usage highlights

To stride forwardGrand gatePalace gateTo stride vigorouslyMain gate

Synonyms

  • 迈— to step, to stride
  • 步— to walk, step
  • 行— to walk, go

Antonyms

  • 止— to stop, cease
  • 停— to halt, stop
  • 驻— to stay, halt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He strode forward confidently (闛步).
  • The ancient palace gate was magnificent (闛闳).
  • The ceremonial procession entered through the main gate (闛门).

Collocations

  • To stride forward(闛步)
  • Grand gate(闛闳)
  • Palace gate(闛门)
  • To stride vigorously(闛然)
  • Main gate(闛闼)

Idioms

  • Striding forward with vigor(闛步前进)
  • Grand and magnificent gates(闛闳壮丽)
  • Entering through the main gate(闛门而入)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to striding or walking with large steps in classical Chinese.
  • Used in names of gates and palaces in ancient Chinese architecture, suggesting grandeur and importance.
  • Appears in classical texts describing ceremonial entrances and imperial architecture.

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