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Etymology
Depicts a street intersection.
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行 originally depicted a crossroads, a junction of two streets, conveying the idea of a thoroughfare or path. As an ideogram, its core meanings were 'road' and the act of walking. From walking, it expanded to broader actions, behaviors, and carrying out tasks, leading to its modern use as a verb meaning 'to do' or 'to perform'. It also took on the reading háng, meaning 'row', 'line', or 'profession', from the image of shops lining a street.
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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.
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