The word **行径** (xíngjìng) is a compound noun formed through semantic combination: the first character **行** means "to walk" or "conduct," while the second character **径** means "path" or "way." Together, they create a metaphorical meaning, shifting from the literal sense of a "walked path" to the figurative sense of a "course of action" or "behavior," specifically and commonly carrying a negative connotation (i.e., "misconduct" or "deed"). This formation is typical in Chinese where two related morphemes combine to express an abstract concept that is more specific than either component alone.