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趋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
趋qūto hastenHSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋qūto hurryHSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋qūto walk fastHSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋qūto approachHSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋qūto tend towardsHSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋qūto convergeHSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋qūto hurry, to hasten; to approach, to be attracted toHSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
qū(qu1) T1
  1. 1to hasten
  2. 2to hurry
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March 24, 2026
趋(趨)qū(qu1)

The character '趋' (qū) means to hasten or hurry, often implying a sense of urgency or quick movement towards something. It can also convey the idea of approaching or tending towards a certain direction, both physically and metaphorically, such as in trends or behaviors.

Strokes12Radical走Frequency#24017DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

'趋' is often used in discussions about societal trends in China, reflecting the fast-paced nature of urban life and the importance of adapting quickly to changes. This concept is prevalent in business and social dynamics.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person who is on 'cue' (sounds like 'qū') to walk faster towards an event. The character '趋' has a component that resembles a person moving quickly, reinforcing the idea of haste and approach.

Meanings of 趋

qū(qu1)
1to hasten
2to hurry
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About 趋

趋Simplified
趨Traditional
12Strokes
走Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#24017Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5

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AI Study Notes for 趋

Quick Contrast

趋 (qū) vs 走 (zǒu): Choose 趋 when emphasizing urgency or direction towards something, while 走 denotes general movement or walking.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person who is on 'cue' (sounds like 'qū') to walk faster towards an event. The character '趋' has a component that resembles a person moving quickly, reinforcing the idea of haste and approach.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is using '趋' in overly formal contexts; it is more suitable in everyday conversations. Be aware of the tone; using it in the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly. Common collocations include '趋向' (tendency) and '趋于' (to tend to).

HSK Study Tips

While '趋' is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for understanding nuances of movement and direction in higher-level texts. Students should focus on its application in both physical and abstract contexts.

Cultural Note

'趋' is often used in discussions about societal trends in China, reflecting the fast-paced nature of urban life and the importance of adapting quickly to changes. This concept is prevalent in business and social dynamics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '趋' with '趋近' (qūjìn), which specifically means 'to approach' something closely. Using '趋' when '趋近' is more appropriate can lead to ambiguity. For example, saying '我趋这个目标' (I hurry towards this goal) should be '我趋近这个目标'.

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Etymology of 趋

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 走 represents the meaning and 刍 represents the sound. Simplified form of 趨.

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run

Semantic (meaning)走
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Phonetic (sound)刍
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 趋?

Decomposition of 趋

IDS Structure⿺走刍
趋Full Character
=
走zou3
enclosing
刍chu2
inner
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趋

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Grammar Patterns of 趋

趋 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

这份报告表明，同一____势也在影响着政治。

The report suggested that the same trend was at work in politics.

Example Sentences for 趋 (10)

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这份报告表明，同一趋势也在影响着政治。

zhè fèn bào gào biǎo míng， ， tóng yī qū shì yě zài yǐng xiǎng zháo zhèng。

The report suggested that the same trend was at work in politics.
2
你如果把事情强压在心里，家里的气氛就会更趋紧张。

nǐ rú guǒ bǎ shì qíng qiáng yā zài xīn lǐ， ， jiā lǐ de qì fēn jiù huì gēng qū jǐn。

Tension in the home increases if you bottle things up.
3
虽然她病得很重，但病情正开始趋于稳定。

suī rán tā bìng dé hěn zhòng， ， dàn bìng qíng zhèng kāi shǐ qū yú wěn。

Although her illness is serious, her condition is beginning to stabilize.
4
组织内部严重失和反映出矛盾日趋升级。

zǔ zhī nèi bù yán zhòng shī hé fǎn yìng chū máo dùn rì qū shēng jí。

The rift within the organization reflects the growing bitterness of the dispute.
5
现在博物馆或商店有一种说关就关的趋势。

xiàn zài bó wù guǎn huò shāng diàn yǒu yī zhǒng shuō guān jiù guān de qū shì。

There is a tendency to shut museums or shops at a moment's notice.
6
现在呢, 因为“老东西”——这是秀才的妻叫秀才的名字——趋奉了她, 就装着娇滴滴的样子了.

xiàn zài ne, , yīn“ wéi “ lǎo”—— dōng xī ”—— zhè shì xiù cái de qī jiào xiù cái—— de míng zì ——, qū fèng le tā , jiù zhuāng zháo jiāo dī.

Now, with the old man fawning on her, she puts on airs.
7
很多交易商都预测最近市场的下跌趋势还将延续。

hěn duō jiāo yì shāng dū yù cè zuì jìn shì cháng de xià diē qū shì huán jiāng yán xù。

Many traders forecast a continuation of the market's recent bearish trend.
8
最富的房主和最穷的房主观点趋于一致，达成了新的共识。

zuì fù de fáng zhǔ hé zuì qióng de fáng zhǔ guān diǎn qū yú yī zhì， ， dá chéng le xīn de gòng。

The views of the richest householders converged with those of the poorest and created a new consensus.
9
物价趋涨 [ 降 ].

wù jià qū zhǎng[ [].

Prices are tending upward [ downward ].
10
你需要一长串的数据才能看出这一趋势。

nǐ xū yào yī cháng chuàn de shù jù cái néng kàn chū zhè yī qū shì。

You need a long series of data to be able to discern such a trend.

Cultural Notes for 趋

🏮Cultural insight

'趋' is often used in discussions about societal trends in China, reflecting the fast-paced nature of urban life and the importance of adapting quickly to changes. This concept is prevalent in business and social dynamics.

Word Family of 趋

Words Containing This Character14
趋势qūshìtrend趨勢
趋qūto hasten趨
趋向direction趨向
趋于qūyúto tend towards趨於
日趋rìqūgradually日趨
大势所趋general trend大勢所趨
亦步亦趋to imitate slavishly亦步亦趨
趋之若鹜an unruly crowd on a wild goose chase趨之若鶩
趋同to converge趨同
趋炎附势social climbing趨炎附勢
趋吉避凶to seek luck and avoid calamity (idiom)趨吉避凶
趋时to follow fashion趨時
趋附to ingratiate oneself趨附
趋奉to fawn on趨奉
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Compound Meaning

What does 趋势 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 趋

Phrases like '趋向' (qūxiàng) meaning 'to tend towards' and '趋利避害' (qūlìbìhài) meaning 'to seek benefits and avoid harm' are commonly used.