Definitions

(verb) to hasten; to hurry; to approach
(verb) to tend towards; to converge

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character "趋", originating from its traditional form "趨", is structurally composed of the radical "走" denoting movement and the phonetic component "芻" which historically guided its pronunciation. Initially conveying the concrete act of hastening or moving swiftly, often with a connotation of respectful urgency, its meaning gradually extended into more abstract domains to indicate inclinations or directions, as evident in contemporary compounds like "趋势" meaning trend. The simplified version "趋" retains this essential composition by condensing the phonetic element to "刍" while continuing to express the idea of directed motion, reflecting a graphical modification that aligns with broader character streamlining practices. This semantic expansion from physical speed to metaphorical tendency demonstrates the character's functional evolution within the linguistic system.

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Bronze Early Western Zhou (~1000 BC)
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Bronze Early Western Zhou (~1000 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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向成功需要持续努力。

Qū xiàng chénggōng xūyào chíxù nǔlì.

Moving towards success requires continuous effort.

经济发展呈现出稳定好的态势。

Jīngjì fāzhǎn chéngxiàn chū wěndìng qū hǎo de tàishì.

The economic development is showing a steady trend of improvement.

两国的文化习俗正逐渐同。

Liǎng guó de wénhuà xísú zhèng zhújiàn qū tóng.

The cultural practices of the two countries are gradually converging.

他的观点日成熟和全面。

Tā de guāndiǎn rìqū chéngshú hé quánmiàn.

His viewpoints are becoming increasingly mature and comprehensive.

投资者应学会利避害,管理风险。

Tóuzī zhě yīng xuéhuì qū lì bì hài, guǎnlǐ fēngxiǎn.

Investors should learn to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages to manage risks.

市场对这种新产品的需求于饱和。

Shìchǎng duì zhè zhǒng xīn chǎnpǐn de xūqiú qū yú bǎohé.

The market demand for this new product is approaching saturation.

在做出决定前,我们必须审慎评估所有向。

Zài zuò chū juédìng qián, wǒmen bìxū shěnshèn pínggū suǒyǒu qūxiàng.

Before making a decision, we must carefully evaluate all trends.

尽管面临挑战,公司的业务依然稳向好。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín tiǎozhàn, gōngsī de yèwù yīrán qū wěn xiàng hǎo.

Despite challenges, the company's business is still stabilizing and moving in a positive direction.