徉
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Meaning: to walk back and forth
💡 Imagine 'yang' like 'yank' but leisurely—a slow, back-and-forth stroll.
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Character Story & Explanation
徉 (yáng) means 'to walk back and forth' or 'to roam leisurely.' It often appears in the compound 徜徉 (chángyáng), which describes strolling aimlessly or wandering freely, akin to the Western concept of a 'flâneur'—a person who saunters around observing society. The radical 彳 (step) suggests movement, emphasizing a relaxed, unhurried pace.
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