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March 24, 2026
跞(躒)lì(li4)
The character 跞 (lì) refers to the action of walking or moving. It is often used to describe a specific type of movement that can convey a sense of urgency or energy. In certain contexts, it can be associated with the sound or rhythm of footsteps.
Strokes12Radical足Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese poetry, movement often symbolizes life's transience, and characters like 跞 contribute to this imagery. This character may evoke thoughts of nature and the fluidity of existence in literary contexts.
Memory Tip
Imagine a lively rabbit (the radical '足' meaning foot) hopping energetically across a field, making a 'lì' sound with each jump. The character's structure visually emphasizes the motion of feet in action, helping you remember its meaning.
Meanings of 跞
lì(li4)
1to walk, to move
2move
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About 跞
跞Simplified
躒Traditional
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足Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 跞
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a lively rabbit (the radical '足' meaning foot) hopping energetically across a field, making a 'lì' sound with each jump. The character's structure visually emphasizes the motion of feet in action, helping you remember its meaning.
Usage Notes
This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin and may appear in literary contexts or older texts. Be mindful of the tones, as 'lì' (fourth tone) is different from similar-sounding characters. Collocations are rare, so it's best to be cautious when integrating it into conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Though not included in the HSK levels, understanding 跞 can enhance your grasp of movement-related vocabulary. Focus on related characters that describe motion, such as 走 (zǒu - to walk) and 跑 (pǎo - to run), to create connections.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese poetry, movement often symbolizes life's transience, and characters like 跞 contribute to this imagery. This character may evoke thoughts of nature and the fluidity of existence in literary contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 跞 with similar characters, such as 走 (zǒu) or 跑 (pǎo), which are more frequently used. For example, saying '我每天都跞去工作' instead of '我每天都走去工作' would be incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 跞
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese poetry, movement often symbolizes life's transience, and characters like 跞 contribute to this imagery. This character may evoke thoughts of nature and the fluidity of existence in literary contexts.
Word Family of 跞
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跞lìmove躒
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Frequently Asked Questions about 跞
No, 跞 is more often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in daily speech.
You can think of it as 'lì' sounding like 'leap' - emphasizing the movement aspect.
Yes, words like 走 (zǒu) and 行 (xíng) also relate to movement but are more commonly used.
