Definitions
(verb)
to walk; to go; to travel
(verb)
to do; to perform
(adjective)
okay; alright; acceptable
(noun)
behavior; conduct
(noun)
row; line
(noun)
profession; trade
Etymology
Depicts a street intersection.
About
The character "行" derives from an early pictograph of a crossroad, with its structure depicting two intersecting pathways. This imagery directly informed its initial meaning of a road or thoroughfare, which then naturally evolved to encompass the action of moving along such a path, giving it the verbal sense of to walk or to proceed. Subsequently, the meaning broadened further to abstract notions of conduct and behavior, analogizing how one navigates life's choices. Throughout these shifts, the character's form has remained consistent, preserving its historical connection to the concept of intersection and movement.
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zhè ge wèn tí wǒ kě yǐ bāng nǐ.
I'm going to the bank tomorrow.
Is it okay to do it this way?
I walk to work.
This plan is completely feasible.
His behavior deserves praise.
Please come to the administrative office.
This travel plan is very thorough.