Character

趋

qū HSK 5

趋 qū HSK 5

1. to walk quickly
2. to tend toward; to move in a certain direction
3. ancient variant of 促（cù）
4. to cater to; to pursue

Words using 趋 as qū (3)

1 趋势 qū shì — trend HSK 5
- 趋 to tend toward, to move in a direction
- 势 momentum, force, situation
Example

这是未来发展的趋势。

zhè shì wèi lái fā zhǎn de qū shì

This is the trend of future development.
2 日趋 rì qū — increasingly HSK 7
- 日 day/daily (indicates gradual progression over time)
- 趋 tend toward/move in a direction (indicates directional change)
Example

两国关系日趋紧张。

liǎng guó guān xì rì qū jǐn zhāng

Relations between the two countries are becoming increasingly tense.
3 趋于 qū yú — to tend toward HSK 7
- 趋 to tend, to move toward
- 于 toward, to (directional preposition)
Example

经济趋于稳定。

jīng jì qū yú wěn dìng

The economy tends toward stability.

Structure & writing

趋 qū — to walk quickly

趋 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 走 zǒu — to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately

走 is a component in 11 characters

HSK 1

起 qǐ to stand up from a sitting, lying, or prone position; to sit up from lying down 超 chāo to surpass, to exceed

HSK 3

越 yuè to cross over (an obstacle); to leap over 趣 qù intention; inclination

HSK 4

赶 gǎn to chase; to arrive in time 趟 tàng measure word for trips or journeys (round trips, comings and goings)

HSK 5

趋 qū to walk quickly

HSK 6

徒 tú to go on foot (without vehicle or horse) 趁 chèn to take advantage of (an opportunity)

HSK 7

赴 fù to go; to proceed to 陡 dǒu steep, nearly vertical

2 刍 chú — hay or grass used to feed livestock

刍 is a component in 3 characters

HSK 3

急 jí anxious; impatient

HSK 5

趋 qū to walk quickly

HSK 7

皱 zhòu wrinkle; crease on the skin or surface of an object

Stroke order