迅

xùn

卂 + 辶

Frequency#1090

Definitions

xùn (adjective) rapid; fast

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 卂 represents the sound.

About

The character "迅" is structured with the movement radical "辶" and the component "卂", which serves as a phonetic element historically linked to concepts of swiftness, possibly evoking imagery of rapid flight. Etymologically, this combination created a character intrinsically associated with speed, and its early usage often described quick natural phenomena such as wind or flowing water. Over time, the meaning generalized to denote rapidity in any action or process, while the character's form, consistently comprising "辶" and "卂", has not altered in its fundamental composition.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Western Jin dynasty (266-316 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

他迅速完成了作业。

Tā xùnsù wánchéng le zuòyè.

He quickly finished his homework.

警察迅速到达了现场。

Jǐngchá xùnsù dàodá le xiànchǎng.

The police quickly arrived at the scene.

她的反应非常迅捷。

Tā de fǎnyìng fēicháng xùnjié.

Her reaction is very swift.

经济发展十分迅猛。

Jīngjì fāzhǎn shífēn xùnměng.

Economic development is very rapid.

接到通知后，他迅即出发。

Jiē dào tōngzhī hòu, tā xùnjí chūfā.

After receiving the notice, he set off immediately.

迅雷下载速度很快。

Xùnléi xiàzài sùdù hěn kuài.

Thunder download speed is very fast.

在紧急情况下，迅速采取行动是关键。

Zài jǐnjí qíngkuàng xià, xùnsù cǎiqǔ xíngdòng shì guānjiàn.

In emergencies, taking action quickly is key.

变化如此迅疾，我们需适应。

Biànhuà rúcǐ xùnjí, wǒmen xū shìyìng.

The changes are so swift that we need to adapt.

Related Characters

Component: 卂

Component: 辶

迅