駸 (qīn) - Swift, rapid & describes horses running quickly

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qīn ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

駸 · qīn

Swift, rapid;

describes horses running quickly;

by extension, refers to rapid progress or advancement.

Swift, rapiddescribes horses running quicklyby extension, refers to rapid progress or advancement.

Usage highlights

Swiftly advancingRapid progressGalloping horsesSwift horseRapid developmentFast pace

Synonyms

  • 迅— swift, rapid
  • 快— fast, quick
  • 疾— rapid, speedy

Antonyms

  • 慢— slow
  • 緩— gradual, slow

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horses galloped swiftly (駸駸).
  • Technology is advancing rapidly (駸駸日上).
  • The sound of hooves approached quickly (駸駸馬蹄聲).
  • His career progressed rapidly (事業駸駸).

Collocations

  • Swiftly advancing(駸駸)
  • Rapid progress(駸駸日上)
  • Galloping horses(駸駿)
  • Swift horse(駸馬)
  • Rapid development(駸進)
  • Fast pace(駸速)

Idioms

  • Advancing day by day(駸駸日上)
  • Swift as a galloping horse(駸駸如駿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the sound and speed of horses running, later extended to mean rapid progress in various fields.
  • In classical Chinese literature, often used to depict swift movement and rapid advancement.
  • The character contains the horse radical (馬), indicating its original association with equine speed.

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