chuō

踔

Character · Verb

leap; surpass; hasten

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Meanings

3 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to leap; to jump

literary

A classical/literary term, rarely used in modern spoken language. Often found in classical compounds like "趻踔" (to walk with a limp or hop).

Lóng龙
téng腾
hǔ虎
chuō踔
 ，
qì气
shì势
fēi非
fán凡
 。

Dragons soar and tigers leap, displaying extraordinary momentum.

Chěn趻
chuō踔
ér而
xíng行
 。

To walk hopping or limping.

2.

verb

to surpass; to exceed; to go beyond

literary

Used in a literary sense to describe transcending limits or norms.

Qí其
cái才
xué学
zú足
yǐ以
chuō踔
jué绝
gǔ古
jīn今
 。

His talent and learning are sufficient to surpass both ancient and modern times.

Zhì志
dāng当
cún存
gāo高
yuǎn远
 ，
yì意
yù欲
chuō踔
qún群
lún伦
 。

One's aspirations should be lofty, aiming to surpass one's peers.

3.

verb

to hasten; to move swiftly

literary

Describes rapid movement, often in a literary or classical context.

Jùn骏
mǎ马
chuō踔
fēng风
 ，
yī一
rì日
qiān千
lǐ里
 。

The steed hastens like the wind, covering a thousand li in a day.

Xīn心
shén神
chuō踔
lì厉
 ，
fèn奋
yǒng勇
xiàng向
qián前
 。

With a swift and vigorous spirit, he bravely moves forward.