archaic
literary

Meaning of

跂 means to stand on tiptoe; to stand with the heels raised. Pronounced qì.

  • to stand on tiptoe; to stand with the heels raised

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

wàng
yuǎn
fāng
 
děng
dài
guī
rén
 

He stood on tiptoe gazing into the distance, waiting for the return of a loved one.

Bǎi
xìng
ér
guān
 
yíng
jiē
kǎi
xuán
de
jūn
duì
 

The common people stood on tiptoe to watch, welcoming the triumphant army.

 
Shī
Jīng
 
yǒu
yún
 
 
wàng
zhī
 
 

The Book of Songs says: "I stand on tiptoe gazing for him."