骎 (qīn) - Swift, rapid — describes the fast movement of & by extension, rapid progress or development.

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qīn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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骎 · qīn

Swift, rapid — describes the fast movement of horses;

by extension, rapid progress or development.

Swift, rapid — describes the fast movement ofby extension, rapid progress or development.

Usage highlights

Swift horseGalloping swiftlyRapid progressSwift developmentTime flies swiftlySwiftly advancing

Synonyms

  • 快— fast, quick
  • 速— speed, rapid
  • 疾— swift, rapid

Antonyms

  • 慢— slow
  • 缓— slow, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The horse gallops swiftly (马骎骎).
  • Time passes quickly (光阴骎骎).
  • The project is progressing rapidly (项目进展骎骎).
  • The economy is developing swiftly (经济发展骎骎).

Collocations

  • Swift horse(骎马)
  • Galloping swiftly(骎骎)
  • Rapid progress(骎进)
  • Swift development(骎发)
  • Time flies swiftly(光阴骎骎)
  • Swiftly advancing(骎驰)

Idioms

  • Galloping forward swiftly(骎骎日上)
  • Time flies like a swift horse(光阴骎骎)
  • Rapidly advancing without stopping(骎骎不息)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the fast running of horses in classical Chinese texts.
  • Used metaphorically to describe rapid progress in various contexts like time, development, or growth.
  • Appears in classical poetry and literature to convey a sense of swift movement or passage of time.

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