jí
蹐
walk with small steps
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Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesverb
to walk with small, respectful steps; to tread cautiously
archaicA classical literary term. Describes a respectful, careful, or hesitant gait, often in a ritual or formal context. Not used in modern speech.
Zhí执
guī圭
，
jū鞠
gōng躬
rú如
yě也
，
rú如
bù不
shèng胜
。
Shàng上
rú如
yī揖
，
xià下
rú如
shòu授
。
Bó勃
rú如
zhàn战
sè色
，
zú足
jí踖
jí踖
rú如
yǒu有
xún循
。
(In ceremonial rites) holding the jade tablet, he bowed as if under its weight... his steps were hesitant and careful as if following a line. (Paraphrased from the Analects, Book X)
Rù入
mén门
，
jí踖
jí踖
ér而
qián前
，
bù不
gǎn敢
yǎng仰
shì视
。
Entering the door, he stepped forward with small, timid steps, not daring to look up.