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March 24, 2026
踔chuō(chuo1)
The character 踔 (chuō) refers to the act of striding or walking with purpose, often connoting excellence or progress. It is used to describe someone who excels in their endeavors or is making significant advancements, particularly in a competitive context. While it is not commonly used in everyday conversation, its literary and formal contexts highlight achievement and determination.
Strokes15Radical足Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of excelling is often associated with success in scholarly pursuits and civil service exams, known as the imperial examination. The character 踔 embodies this cultural emphasis on striving for excellence.
Memory Tip
Imagine a proud athlete striding across a finish line, raising their arms in victory. The character 踔 has the foot radical '足' at the bottom, reminding you that this word involves movement (to stride) and excellence in performance, just like an athlete excelling in their sport.
Meanings of 踔
chuō(chuo1)
1to stride, to excel, to get ahead
2Taiwan pr. [zhuo2]
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About 踔
踔Simplified
15Strokes
足Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a proud athlete striding across a finish line, raising their arms in victory. The character 踔 has the foot radical '足' at the bottom, reminding you that this word involves movement (to stride) and excellence in performance, just like an athlete excelling in their sport.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 踔 with similar-sounding characters, such as '卓' (zhuó), meaning outstanding, due to the variation in pronunciation. Use 踔 in more formal contexts or literature rather than casual conversation. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing it as 'zhuó' can change its meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 踔 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to verbs of movement and achievement found in HSK levels 4 and 5. Focus on mastering the tones and understanding its usage in literary texts to enhance your vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of excelling is often associated with success in scholarly pursuits and civil service exams, known as the imperial examination. The character 踔 embodies this cultural emphasis on striving for excellence.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 踔 as 'zhuó' instead of 'chuō'. Another mistake is using it in informal contexts where simpler words would suffice, such as saying '我踔走' instead of '我走' (I walk).
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Cultural Notes for 踔
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In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of excelling is often associated with success in scholarly pursuits and civil service exams, known as the imperial examination. The character 踔 embodies this cultural emphasis on striving for excellence.
Word Family of 踔
Words Containing This Character1
踔chuōto stride
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 踔
Some synonyms include '卓' (zhuó), meaning outstanding, and '出色' (chūsè), meaning remarkable, which also convey a sense of excellence.
You might say, '他在比赛中踔出了一流的成绩' (He achieved excellent results in the competition).
It is more commonly found in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.
