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逕 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
逕jìngway, path; straight, direct; to approachx, 10 strokes, radical 辶
jìng(jing4) T4
  1. 1way, path; straight, direct; to approach
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March 24, 2026

逕jìng(jing4)

The character 逕 (jìng) refers to a way or path, often emphasizing a direct or straightforward approach. It can be used in contexts where someone is taking a direct route or method, both literally and figuratively.

Strokes10Radical辶
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the idea of taking a direct path is often linked to efficiency and clarity in decision-making, which is valued in business and personal relationships.

Memory Tip

Imagine a straight road that leads you directly to your destination without any detours. The character 逕 looks like a path (走) leading straight forward with the addition of the radical for 'walk' (走) on the left, emphasizing the idea of moving directly along a path.

Meanings of 逕

jìng(jing4)
1way, path; straight, direct; to approach
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About 逕

逕Simplified
10Strokes
辶Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 逕

Quick Contrast

径 (jìng) is more commonly used for physical paths or routes, while 途 (tú) refers to a way or method in a broader sense, often implying a journey or process.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 逕 with similar-sounding words. It is more formal and can be used in written contexts, such as literature or formal speeches. Common collocations include 逕行 (to go directly) and 逕道 (direct route).

HSK Study Tips

While 逕 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be related to words like 路 (lù, road) and 直 (zhí, straight) that you may encounter in HSK levels. Focus on the concept of direction and approach in your studies.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 逕 with 近 (jìn, near) because of the similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我走近的路' instead of '我走逕的路' (I took the direct path) can lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 逕

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Etymology of 逕

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)巠
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Case file: 逕

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half巠 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 逕?

Decomposition of 逕

IDS Structure⿺辶巠
逕Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
巠jing1
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 逕?

How to say way, path; straight, direct; to approach in Chinese

“way, path; straight, direct; to approach” in Chinese is逕jìng

The character 逕 (jìng) refers to a way or path, often emphasizing a direct or straightforward approach. It can be used in contexts where someone is taking a direct route or method, both literally and figuratively.

When to use 逕

Be cautious not to confuse 逕 with similar-sounding words. It is more formal and can be used in written contexts, such as literature or formal speeches. Common collocations include 逕行 (to go directly) and 逕道 (direct route).

逕 or something close to it

径 (jìng) is more commonly used for physical paths or routes, while 途 (tú) refers to a way or method in a broader sense, often implying a journey or process.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 逕 with 近 (jìn, near) because of the similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我走近的路' instead of '我走逕的路' (I took the direct path) can lead to confusion.

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逕

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Word Family of 逕

Words Containing This Character1
迳jìngway逕
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 逕

You might say '他走了一条逕道去学校' (He took a direct path to school).

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