qì
跂
stand on tiptoe
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to stand on tiptoe; to stand with the heels raised
literaryA classical verb describing the action of standing on tiptoes, often to get a better view. Used in literary contexts.
Tā他
qì跂
wàng望
yuǎn远
fāng方
，
děng等
dài待
guī归
rén人
。
He stood on tiptoe gazing into the distance, waiting for the return of a loved one.
Bǎi百
xìng姓
qì跂
zú足
ér而
guān观
，
yíng迎
jiē接
kǎi凯
xuán旋
de的
jūn军
duì队
。
The common people stood on tiptoe to watch, welcoming the triumphant army.
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《
Shī诗
Jīng经
》
yǒu有
yún云
：
“
qì跂
yǔ予
wàng望
zhī之
”
。
The Book of Songs says: "I stand on tiptoe gazing for him."