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to gallop
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The character 趹 is a phono-semantic compound that describes an animal's rapid motion, most often a horse galloping swiftly or the stumbling and trampling action that can accompany a fast run. On the left, the radical 走 (to run, to walk rapidly) establishes the semantic field of swift physical movement. On the right, the component 夬 (to part, to decide) serves as the phonetic, indicating the character's pronunciation. The use of 趹 has remained almost exclusively within classical Chinese literature, where it evokes images of fast-moving horses and vigorous travel. It has not extended into modern metaphorical language or everyday speech, making it a rare character in contemporary contexts.
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