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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
㢟chānto walk slowly; to stroll; to ramblex, 5 strokes, radical 廴
chān(chan1) T1
  1. 1to walk slowly; to stroll; to ramble
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March 24, 2026

㢟chān(chan1)

The character 㢟 (chān) refers to the act of walking slowly or strolling, often implying a leisurely pace. It conveys a sense of relaxation and enjoyment in movement, commonly used in contexts related to casual outings or enjoying nature.

Strokes5Radical廴
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, leisurely walks are often associated with relaxation and reflection, particularly in natural settings like gardens or parks, which are integral to social life and health.

Memory Tip

Imagine a charming scene where a person takes a leisurely stroll through a beautiful park, enjoying the sights and sounds around them. The character 㢟 looks like a person with two legs walking, slowly and relaxed, capturing the essence of strolling.

Meanings of 㢟

chān(chan1)
1to walk slowly; to stroll; to ramble
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About 㢟

㢟Simplified
5Strokes
廴Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㢟

Usage Notes

When using 㢟, it's important to pair it with words that evoke leisure, such as '散步' (sànbù - to take a walk). Avoid confusing it with faster-paced verbs like '跑' (pǎo - to run). The tone should be calm to match the meaning of leisurely walking.

HSK Study Tips

Though 㢟 is not in the HSK levels, students should connect it with related actions like '走' (zǒu - to walk) and '步' (bù - step). Focus on the varying contexts of walking, as it helps to understand the nuances of different movement expressions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㢟 with faster verbs like '走' (zǒu). For example, saying '我快㢟去商店' (I'm quickly strolling to the store) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我快走去商店' (I'm quickly going to the store).

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Etymology of 㢟

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A foot 止 strolling down the road 廴

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Case file: 㢟

  1. 1The giveawayA foot 止 strolling down the road 廴
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 㢟

IDS Structure⿺廴止
㢟Full Character
=
廴yin3
enclosing
止zhi3
inner
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How to say to walk slowly; to stroll; to ramble in Chinese

“to walk slowly; to stroll; to ramble” in Chinese is㢟chān

The character 㢟 (chān) refers to the act of walking slowly or strolling, often implying a leisurely pace. It conveys a sense of relaxation and enjoyment in movement, commonly used in contexts related to casual outings or enjoying nature.

When to use 㢟

When using 㢟, it's important to pair it with words that evoke leisure, such as '散步' (sànbù - to take a walk). Avoid confusing it with faster-paced verbs like '跑' (pǎo - to run). The tone should be calm to match the meaning of leisurely walking.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 㢟 with faster verbs like '走' (zǒu). For example, saying '我快㢟去商店' (I'm quickly strolling to the store) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我快走去商店' (I'm quickly going to the store).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㢟

You can say '我喜欢在公园里㢟' (I like to stroll in the park).

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