Meaning Clues (Semantic)
彳

彳

chìMeaning ClueMeaning clue Step (Walking / Movement)
Strokes 3 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Step with left foot, slow movement, roads

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 彳 inside new characters. It often points toward step or movement, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 彳

Locate component 彳 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Step with left foot, slow movement, roads)

Use 彳 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to step with left foot, slow movement, roads.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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很
hěnMeaning Clue
left part+彳

very

往
wǎngMeaning Clue
left part+彳

towards

待
dàiMeaning Clue
left part+彳

to wait, to treat, to deal with

得
déMeaning Clue
left part+彳

feel

徒
túMeaning Clue
left part+彳

disciple, follower, or on foot

微
wēiMeaning Clue
rest of character+彳

small, tiny, subtle

征
zhēngMeaning Clue
律
lǜMeaning Clue
彻
chèMeaning Clue
彼
bǐMeaning Clue
径
jìngMeaning Clue
循
xúnMeaning Clue
德
déMeaning Clue
役
yìMeaning Clue
徊
huáiMeaning Clue
徐
xúMeaning Clue
徘
páiMeaning Clue
徙
xǐMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 彳

What role does component 彳 play in Chinese characters?

彳 (chì) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 彳 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 彳, identify the core semantic family around "Step with left foot, slow movement, roads", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.