xiòng

technical
literary
verb

Meaning of

诇 means to spy out; to scout; to reconnoiter; to gather intelligence secretly. Pronounced xiòng.

  • to spy out; to scout; to reconnoiter; to gather intelligence secretly

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Definitions & Examples

dài
cháng
pài
tàn
xiòng
chá
qíng
 

In ancient times, spies were often sent to scout out enemy conditions.

fèng
mìng
xiòng
tàn
pàn
jūn
dòng
xiàng
 

He was ordered to reconnoiter the movements of the rebel forces.

 
Míng
shǐ
 
zài
jǐn
wèi
chù
xiòng
chá
 

The Ming History records that the Embroidered Uniform Guard spied everywhere.