Meanings of 趿
By ear
Play it, then pick what 趿 means.
About 趿
Podcast: 趿
Podcast: 趿
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 趿
趿 (tā) vs 踏 (tà) — use 趿 for careless walking, while 踏 emphasizes a more deliberate or purposeful step.
Avoid using 趿 in formal contexts, as it has a casual tone associated with sloppiness. Common collocations include 趿拉 (tāla), which means to drag or to walk in a disheveled way. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a high flat tone (tā).
Although not found in the official HSK vocabulary lists, understanding 趿 is beneficial for grasping colloquial expressions related to movement and appearance. Focus on its association with casual or careless walking, as it can help in understanding similar verbs at this level.
Learners often confuse 趿 with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '我趿着走' (wǒ tā zhe zǒu) is correct, but omitting the '着' makes it sound unnatural. Always use the correct form to convey the intended meaning.
Pronunciation of 趿
Drill the tone of 趿 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 趿 to You
Let me explain 趿 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 趿 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 趿?
Learning Lab
Knowing 趿 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 趿
foot
Origin
趿 = 足 + 及. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 趿
Parts
Which of these is part of 趿?
How to say to tread on; slipshod in Chinese
“to tread on; slipshod” in Chinese is趿
The character 趿 (tā) primarily means to tread on or to walk in a careless or slipshod manner. It often conveys a sense of being unkempt or not paying attention to one's appearance while walking, such as wearing mismatched shoes or slippers.
When to use 趿
Avoid using 趿 in formal contexts, as it has a casual tone associated with sloppiness. Common collocations include 趿拉 (tāla), which means to drag or to walk in a disheveled way. Be mindful of the tone; it is pronounced with a high flat tone (tā).
趿 or something close to it
趿 (tā) vs 踏 (tà) — use 趿 for careless walking, while 踏 emphasizes a more deliberate or purposeful step.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 趿 with other similar-sounding words. For example, saying '我趿着走' (wǒ tā zhe zǒu) is correct, but omitting the '着' makes it sound unnatural. Always use the correct form to convey the intended meaning.
Write 趿
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 趿 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 趿?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 趿
Words with 趿
What does 趿拉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 趿
趿拉 (tāla) refers to dragging one's feet or walking in a disheveled way, often associated with carelessness.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 趿?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.