HSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋
qū
to hurry
HSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋
qū
to walk fast
HSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋
qū
to approach
HSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋
qū
to tend towards
HSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋
qū
to converge
HSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
趋
qū
to hurry, to hasten; to approach, to be attracted to
HSK 5, n, 12 strokes, radical 走, rank #24017, Hard
qū(qu1) T1
1to hasten
2to hurry
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March 24, 2026
趋(趨)qū(qu1)
The character '趋' (qū) means to hasten or hurry, often implying a sense of urgency or quick movement towards something. It can also convey the idea of approaching or tending towards a certain direction, both physically and metaphorically, such as in trends or behaviors.
Strokes12Radical走Frequency#24017DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
'趋' is often used in discussions about societal trends in China, reflecting the fast-paced nature of urban life and the importance of adapting quickly to changes. This concept is prevalent in business and social dynamics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person who is on 'cue' (sounds like 'qū') to walk faster towards an event. The character '趋' has a component that resembles a person moving quickly, reinforcing the idea of haste and approach.
Meanings of 趋
qū(qu1)
1to hasten
2to hurry
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About 趋
趋Simplified
趨Traditional
12Strokes
走Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#24017Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5
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AI Study Notes for 趋
Quick Contrast
趋 (qū) vs 走 (zǒu): Choose 趋 when emphasizing urgency or direction towards something, while 走 denotes general movement or walking.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is using '趋' in overly formal contexts; it is more suitable in everyday conversations. Be aware of the tone; using it in the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly. Common collocations include '趋向' (tendency) and '趋于' (to tend to).
HSK Study Tips
While '趋' is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for understanding nuances of movement and direction in higher-level texts. Students should focus on its application in both physical and abstract contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '趋' with '趋近' (qūjìn), which specifically means 'to approach' something closely. Using '趋' when '趋近' is more appropriate can lead to ambiguity. For example, saying '我趋这个目标' (I hurry towards this goal) should be '我趋近这个目标'.
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Pronunciation of 趋
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Phonosemantic compound. 走 represents the meaning and 刍 represents the sound. Simplified form of 趨.
1The meaning half走 carries the sense.
2The sound half刍 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayrun
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 趋?
Decomposition of 趋
IDS Structure⿺走刍
趋Full Character
=
走zou3
enclosing
刍chu2
inner
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Which of these is a component of 趋?
How to say to hasten in Chinese
“to hasten” in Chinese is趋qū
The character '趋' (qū) means to hasten or hurry, often implying a sense of urgency or quick movement towards something. It can also convey the idea of approaching or tending towards a certain direction, both physically and metaphorically, such as in trends or behaviors.
When to use 趋
A common mistake is using '趋' in overly formal contexts; it is more suitable in everyday conversations. Be aware of the tone; using it in the wrong tone can change the meaning significantly. Common collocations include '趋向' (tendency) and '趋于' (to tend to).
趋 or something close to it
趋 (qū) vs 走 (zǒu): Choose 趋 when emphasizing urgency or direction towards something, while 走 denotes general movement or walking.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '趋' with '趋近' (qūjìn), which specifically means 'to approach' something closely. Using '趋' when '趋近' is more appropriate can lead to ambiguity. For example, saying '我趋这个目标' (I hurry towards this goal) should be '我趋近这个目标'.
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趋
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Grammar Patterns of 趋
趋 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
