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躐 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
躐lièto stride over; to step acrossg, 22 strokes, radical 足
躐lièstep acrossunknown, 22 strokes, radical 足
liè(lie4) T4
  1. 1to stride over; to step across
  2. 2step across
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March 24, 2026

躐liè(lie4)

The character 躐 (liè) means to stride over or step across something. It is often used in contexts involving movement, particularly where one is crossing an obstacle or boundary. This word can convey a sense of decisiveness or assertiveness in one's actions.

Strokes22Radical足
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of stepping over obstacles symbolizes overcoming challenges and achieving success. This is often reflected in proverbs and literature, where crossing barriers represents personal growth.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant stepping over a small fence with ease. The shape of the character 躐 resembles a stride, with the left part suggesting movement and the right part indicating crossing over. Think of 'liè' as 'let's leap over!'

Meanings of 躐

liè(lie4)
1to stride over; to step across
2step across
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About 躐

躐Simplified
22Strokes
足Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 躐

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 躐 with similar characters that describe motion but have different nuances. It is more formal and less common in everyday conversation; thus, it may appear in written texts more than spoken language. Be careful with the tone, as incorrect pronunciation can change its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 躐 is not included in the HSK levels, it shares components with other characters that describe movement and action. Students should focus on recognizing the radical components and practicing pronunciation to build a strong foundation in related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake is to confuse 躐 with the character 踏 (tā), which means to step on. For example, saying '我踏过这个' (wǒ tà guò zhège) means 'I stepped on this' instead of 'I stepped across this' as intended.

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Pronunciation of 躐

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Etymology of 躐

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

foot

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)巤
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Case file: 躐

  1. 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half巤 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfoot
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 躐?

Decomposition of 躐

IDS Structure⿰足巤
躐Full Character
=
足ju4
left
巤lie4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 躐?

How to say to stride over; to step across in Chinese

“to stride over; to step across” in Chinese is躐liè

The character 躐 (liè) means to stride over or step across something. It is often used in contexts involving movement, particularly where one is crossing an obstacle or boundary. This word can convey a sense of decisiveness or assertiveness in one's actions.

When to use 躐

Learners often confuse 躐 with similar characters that describe motion but have different nuances. It is more formal and less common in everyday conversation; thus, it may appear in written texts more than spoken language. Be careful with the tone, as incorrect pronunciation can change its meaning.

What learners get wrong

A common mistake is to confuse 躐 with the character 踏 (tā), which means to step on. For example, saying '我踏过这个' (wǒ tà guò zhège) means 'I stepped on this' instead of 'I stepped across this' as intended.

Write 躐

躐

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Word Family of 躐

Words Containing This Character1
躐lièstep across
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Compound Meaning

What does 躐 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 躐

No, 躐 is more often found in written contexts and formal language.

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