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蹡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蹡qiāngto limp; to lurchzg, 18 strokes, radical 足
蹡qiāng(manner of walking)unknown, 18 strokes, radical 足
蹡qiàngto limp; to lurchzg, 18 strokes, radical 足
蹡qiàng(manner of walking)unknown, 18 strokes, radical 足
qiāng(qiang1)
primary
T1
  1. 1to limp; to lurch
  2. 2(manner of walking)
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March 24, 2026

蹡qiāng(qiang1)

The character 蹡 (qiāng) means to limp or lurch, describing a particular way of walking that is often unsteady or awkward. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is experiencing difficulty in movement, often due to injury or fatigue. The nuance suggests a lack of fluidity in walking, contrasting with smooth or normal gait.

Strokes18Radical足
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the way a person walks can reflect their overall health. A 'limping' gait can be associated with imbalances in the body, highlighting the importance of physical movement in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person trying to walk gracefully but instead ends up limping awkwardly, reminiscent of a 'kangaroo' that can't hop properly. The character 蹡 combines the foot radical '足' (zú) with the phonetic component '强' (qiáng), which sounds like 'kangaroo'—both evoke the idea of unusual movement.

Meanings of 蹡

qiāng(qiang1)
primary
1to limp; to lurch
2(manner of walking)
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About 蹡

蹡Simplified
18Strokes
足Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 蹡

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in informal contexts to describe someone's gait. Learners often confuse 蹡 with similar-sounding characters; ensure to differentiate it from related terms like 踉 (liáng), which also pertains to walking but with a different connotation. Pay attention to the tone; the pronunciation is important to convey the correct meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蹡 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be related to words in HSK 3-4 that describe actions and movements. Students should focus on verbs and adjectives related to motion, as understanding these will help in contextualizing 蹡 within everyday conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蹡 with 踉; make sure to use 蹡 specifically for limping or lurching. For example, saying '他蹡走路' (Tā qiāng zǒulù) is correct for 'He limps while walking,' but avoid using it in place of more general walking terms.

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Etymology of 蹡

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)將
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Case file: 蹡

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 蹡

IDS Structure⿰足將
蹡Full Character
=
足ju4
left
將jiang1
right
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How to say to limp; to lurch in Chinese

“to limp; to lurch” in Chinese is蹡qiāng

The character 蹡 (qiāng) means to limp or lurch, describing a particular way of walking that is often unsteady or awkward. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is experiencing difficulty in movement, often due to injury or fatigue. The nuance suggests a lack of fluidity in walking, contrasting with smooth or normal gait.

When to use 蹡

This term is typically used in informal contexts to describe someone's gait. Learners often confuse 蹡 with similar-sounding characters; ensure to differentiate it from related terms like 踉 (liáng), which also pertains to walking but with a different connotation. Pay attention to the tone; the pronunciation is important to convey the correct meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蹡 with 踉; make sure to use 蹡 specifically for limping or lurching. For example, saying '他蹡走路' (Tā qiāng zǒulù) is correct for 'He limps while walking,' but avoid using it in place of more general walking terms.

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蹡

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Word Family of 蹡

Words Containing This Character1
蹡qiāng(manner of walking)
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蹡

It is pronounced as 'qiāng', with a high level tone.

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