径 jìng path
path; diameter; straight
How to remember 径: 彳 step forward + 𢀖 warp threads = path. The gardener takes a step forward, lays warp threads from her old loom along the lawn and marks out a new path.
Component breakdown
径 = 彳 step forward + 𢀖 warp threads
- 彳 step forward
- 𢀖 warp threads
The gardener takes a step forward, lays warp threads from her old loom along the lawn and marks out a new path.
How it is used
- A path, or a diameter - 途径 (tújìng) means/channel, 捷径 (jiéjìng) shortcut, 小径 (xiǎojìng) a narrow path.
- Math: 直径 (zhíjìng) diameter, 半径 (bànjìng) radius, 口径 (kǒujìng) caliber/bore.
- 径直 (jìngzhí) / 径自 (jìngzì) = straight/directly (without detour). 田径 (tiánjìng) = track and field.