qí

跂

Character · Noun · Verb

extra toe; description of insect crawling

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

noun

extra toe; supernumerary digit on the foot

archaic

A rare, archaic anatomical term found in classical texts.

Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
yǒu有
guān关
yú于
shēng生
ér而
qí跂
zhě者
de的
jì记
zǎi载
 。

There are records in ancient texts of people born with extra toes.

Cǐ此
shòu兽
zhuàng状
rú如
mǎ马
ér而
qián前
zú足
yǒu有
qí跂
 。

This beast looks like a horse but has extra digits on its front feet.

2.

verb

to describe the crawling or creeping movement of insects

literary

A literary, descriptive verb used to depict slow, multi-legged movement. Often seen in classical poetry or prose.

Zhǐ只
jiàn见
wú蜈
gōng蚣
qí跂
xíng行
yú于
bì壁
 。

One could see a centipede crawling on the wall.

Chūn春
cán蚕
qí跂
qí跂
 ，
shí食
yè叶
yǒu有
shēng声
 。

The spring silkworms crawl, making sound as they eat the leaves.