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March 24, 2026
跫qióng(qiong2)
The character 跫 (qióng) refers to the sound of footsteps. It captures the auditory aspect of walking, commonly used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke movement or presence. This character is not frequently used in everyday conversation but can be found in descriptive writing.
Strokes13Radical足Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, the sound of footsteps often signifies the presence or absence of individuals, reflecting deeper emotions and themes of longing or solitude. This auditory imagery is an important aspect of Chinese art and literature.
Memory Tip
Imagine a quiet forest where you hear the soft sound of footsteps. The character 跫 looks like a person walking (the radical 足, meaning 'foot', is at the bottom), and the sound 'qióng' rhymes with 'song', which you might hear while those footsteps dance on the ground.
Meanings of 跫
qióng(qiong2)
1the sound of footsteps
2sound of footsteps
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跫Simplified
13Strokes
足Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a quiet forest where you hear the soft sound of footsteps. The character 跫 looks like a person walking (the radical 足, meaning 'foot', is at the bottom), and the sound 'qióng' rhymes with 'song', which you might hear while those footsteps dance on the ground.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 'qióng', as a mispronunciation can change its meaning. This word is more likely to be encountered in literary texts rather than in casual conversation. Watch for its use in phrases describing movement or ambiance.
HSK Study Tips
While 跫 is not an HSK word, it relates to HSK vocabulary through themes of movement and sound. Students at this level should focus on building vocabulary around sensory experiences and descriptive language, which can enhance their understanding of literature.
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry, the sound of footsteps often signifies the presence or absence of individuals, reflecting deeper emotions and themes of longing or solitude. This auditory imagery is an important aspect of Chinese art and literature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 跫 with other characters that also involve feet or walking. For example, they might mistakenly use 足 (zú) in place of 跫, which means 'foot' instead of 'the sound of footsteps'. Always remember that 跫 focuses specifically on the auditory aspect.
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Cultural Notes for 跫
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In Chinese poetry, the sound of footsteps often signifies the presence or absence of individuals, reflecting deeper emotions and themes of longing or solitude. This auditory imagery is an important aspect of Chinese art and literature.
Word Family of 跫
Words Containing This Character1
跫qióngsound of footsteps
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Frequently Asked Questions about 跫
No, 跫 is more often found in literary contexts rather than everyday speech.
It is pronounced 'qióng', with a rising tone on the 'q'.
Yes, you might say something like '我听到他的脚步声' (I heard the sound of his footsteps), though you would likely use a more common term for 'footsteps' in conversation.
