迹
trace; relic; sign
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesnoun
trace; mark; imprint
Refers to marks left by objects, people, or actions.
Bird footprints were left on the snow.
Police found blood traces at the crime scene.
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This notebook is full of his handwriting marks.
No traces of human activity can be found in the forest.
After the wind blew, the footprints on the beach quickly disappeared without a trace.
noun
historical relic; remains
formalUsed to refer to cultural, historical, or architectural remains left by past people.
Xi'an has many ancient historical relics.
This ancient temple is a relic from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
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These documents record the historical events of modern China.
Archaeologists are excavating prehistoric relics.
This ancient town retains a large number of ancient relics from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
adjective
almost; nearing; bordering on
formalThis is a rare formal usage, primarily used in official documents or written reports to describe behavior that violates organizational rules.
His actions bordered on defying superior orders, and he was criticized.
This approach borders on opposing organizational principles and must be corrected in a timely manner.