Definitions

zǎn to urge, to hasten; to go in a hurry

Etymology phono-semantic

run

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 趱 (simplified) or 趲 (traditional) is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic component 走 conveys the core meaning of moving or walking, while the phonetic component 赞 (or 贊 in traditional form) indicates the pronunciation. The character primarily means to hasten or urge forward, often used in contexts involving acceleration of a journey or task. By combining a visual element representing motion with a phonetic cue, it effectively communicates the idea of rushing without straying into unrelated meanings.