to hurry, to hasten; to approach, to be attracted to
x, 17 strokes, radical 走, Very Hard
qū(qu1) T1
1to hurry, to hasten; to approach, to be attracted to
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March 24, 2026
趨qū(qu1)
The character 趨 (qū) primarily means 'to hurry' or 'to hasten,' which conveys a sense of urgency or speed in movement. It can also imply 'to approach' or 'to be attracted to' something, often used in contexts where one is drawn towards an idea or a physical location.
Strokes17Radical走Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 'hastening' can be seen in various proverbs that emphasize the importance of timely action, reflecting the value placed on efficiency and quick decision-making.
Memory Tip
Imagine a rabbit (the character's form resembles a rabbit rushing) that is hurrying towards a carrot (the meaning of approach). The 'q' in 'qū' sounds like 'quick,' reinforcing the idea of hastening.
Meanings of 趨
qū(qu1)
1to hurry, to hasten; to approach, to be attracted to
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趨Simplified
17Strokes
走Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 趨
Quick Contrast
趋 (qū) vs 走 (zǒu) — choose 趋 when emphasizing urgency or speed, while 走 is more neutral and simply means 'to walk'.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a rabbit (the character's form resembles a rabbit rushing) that is hurrying towards a carrot (the meaning of approach). The 'q' in 'qū' sounds like 'quick,' reinforcing the idea of hastening.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 趨 with 走 (zǒu), which also means to walk or go. Use 趨 in contexts requiring urgency or attraction rather than casual movement. It is typically used in more formal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
While 趨 is not an HSK level word, it connects with verbs of motion and urgency found in HSK 3 and 4. Focus on practicing its use in sentences that emphasize urgency or attraction to prepare for advanced vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 'hastening' can be seen in various proverbs that emphasize the importance of timely action, reflecting the value placed on efficiency and quick decision-making.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 趨 incorrectly in casual speech; for example, saying '我趨去商店' instead of '我去商店' (I go to the store). Remember to reserve 趨 for contexts that require a sense of urgency.
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Cultural Notes for 趨
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In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 'hastening' can be seen in various proverbs that emphasize the importance of timely action, reflecting the value placed on efficiency and quick decision-making.
Word Family of 趨
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about 趨
趨 emphasizes urgency or attraction, while 走 simply means to walk or go without the connotation of speed.
It's more commonly used in formal contexts; in informal settings, you might prefer simpler terms like 走.
Phrases like 趨勢 (qūshì - trend) and 趨近 (qūjìn - approach) are good examples.
