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走投无路 (zǒu tóu wú lù) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

走投无路 (zǒu tóu wú lù) is a Chinese word: to be driven to desperation; to have no way out. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 走投无路

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

to be driven to desperation; to have no way out

他欠了很多债，走投无路，只好向朋友求助。

tā qiàn le hěn duō zhài zǒu tóu wú lù zhǐ hǎo xiàng péng you qiú zhù

He owed a lot of debt and, driven to desperation, had no choice but to ask friends for help.

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Word breakdown

走 zǒu — to walk; to move (seeking a way out)

Words with this character (12)
  • 1 走路 zǒu lù — to walk HSK 2
    • 走 to walk, to move on foot
    • 路 road, path (emphasizes the walking action)
    Example

    我每天走路去上班。

    wǒ měi tiān zǒu lù qù shàng bān

    I walk to work every day.

  • 2 行走 xíng zǒu — to walk HSK 5
    • 行 to go, to move forward
    • 走 to walk, to move by foot
    Example

    他每天早上在公园里行走。

    tā měi tiān zǎo shang zài gōng yuán lǐ xíng zǒu

    He walks in the park every morning.

  • 3 走廊 zǒu láng — corridor HSK 6
    • 走 to walk; indicates passage for walking
    • 廊 gallery, covered walkway; indicates the architectural structure
    Example

    他在走廊里遇见了老师。

    tā zài zǒu láng lǐ yù jiàn le lǎo shī

    He met the teacher in the corridor.

  • 4 东奔西走 dōng bēn xī zǒu — to rush about everywhere HSK 7
    • 东 east (representing one direction)
    • 奔 rush/run (conveys hurried movement)
    • 西 west (represents opposite direction)
    • 走 go/walk (emphasizes continuous movement)
    Example

    他为了找工作东奔西走了好几个月。

    tā wèi le zhǎo gōng zuò dōng bēn xī zǒu le hǎo jǐ gè yuè

    He rushed about everywhere for several months looking for work.

  • 5 出走 chū zǒu — to run away (from home) HSK 7
    • 出 to go out, to exit
    • 走 to go, to leave
    Example

    她十六岁时出走了。

    tā shí liù suì shí chū zǒu le

    She ran away from home when she was sixteen.

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  • 6 走势 zǒu shì — trend HSK 7
    • 走 movement, progression
    • 势 tendency, momentum, direction
    Example

    经济走势向好

    jīng jì zǒu shì xiàng hǎo

    The economic trend is improving

  • 7 走向 zǒu xiàng — trend, direction, course HSK 7
    • 走 movement, going (dynamic aspect)
    • 向 direction, orientation (where heading)
    Example

    经济的走向影响着每个人的生活。

    jīng jì de zǒu xiàng yǐng xiǎng zhe měi gè rén de shēng huó

    The trend of the economy affects everyone's life.

  • 8 走弯路 zǒu wān lù — to take a roundabout approach; to make detours HSK 7
    • 走 to go, to take (a path)
    • 弯 curved, roundabout, indirect
    • 路 road, path, way, approach
    Example

    在学习中，我们应该少走弯路，多向有经验的人请教。

    zài xué xí zhōng wǒ men yīng gāi shǎo zǒu wān lù duō xiàng yǒu jīng yàn de rén qǐng jiào

    In learning, we should take fewer detours and ask experienced people for advice more.

  • 9 走漏 zǒu lòu — to leak out HSK 7
    • 走 to go away, to move out
    • 漏 to leak, to escape
    Example

    这个秘密不能走漏出去。

    zhè ge mì mì bù néng zǒu lòu chū qù

    This secret must not leak out.

  • 10 走私 zǒu sī — smuggle HSK 7
    • 走 move, transport (suggesting illegal movement)
    • 私 secretly, privately, illicitly
    Example

    他们走私毒品被警察抓住了。

    tā men zǒu sī dú pǐn bèi jǐng chá zhuā zhù le

    They were caught by the police smuggling drugs.

  • 11 走过场 zǒu guò chǎng — go through the motions HSK 7
    • 走 go, walk; indicates the action of going through
    • 过 pass through, cross; indicates passing or crossing
    • 场 stage, scene; refers to the formality or procedure being gone through
    Example

    这次检查只是走过场，不用太紧张。

    zhè cì jiǎn chá zhǐ shì zǒu guò chǎng bù yòng tài jǐn zhāng

    This inspection is just going through the motions, no need to be too nervous.

  • 12 飞禽走兽 fēi qín zǒu shòu — birds and beasts HSK 7
    • 飞 flying (describes birds that fly)
    • 禽 birds, fowl (feathered creatures)
    • 走 running, walking (describes land animals)
    • 兽 beasts, animals (four-legged mammals)
    Example

    森林里有各种飞禽走兽。

    sēn lín lǐ yǒu gè zhǒng fēi qín zǒu shòu

    The forest has various kinds of birds and beasts.

投 tóu — to throw oneself; to seek (refuge or help)

Words with this character (12)
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  • 6 投射 tóu shè — project, cast HSK 7
    • 投 throw, cast (the action of sending outward)
    • 射 shoot, emit (the directional aspect of projecting)
    Example

    投影仪将图像投射到屏幕上。

    tóu yǐng yí jiāng tú xiàng tóu shè dào píng mù shàng

    The projector projects images onto the screen.

  • 7 投掷 tóu zhì — to throw, to hurl HSK 7
    • 投 to throw, to cast (basic throwing action)
    • 掷 to throw forcefully (reinforces and intensifies the throwing action)
    Example

    运动员投掷标枪。

    yùn dòng yuán tóu zhì biāo qiāng

    The athlete throws the javelin.

  • 8 投放 tóu fàng — to launch, to put in, to distribute HSK 7
    • 投 to throw, to cast; contributes the action of directing something toward a target
    • 放 to release, to place; contributes the sense of releasing or placing something
    Example

    公司计划明年在市场投放新产品。

    gōng sī jì huà míng nián zài shì chǎng tóu fàng xīn chǎn pǐn

    The company plans to launch new products in the market next year.

  • 9 投机 tóu jī — speculative HSK 7
    • 投 to throw in, to invest
    • 机 opportunity, chance
    Example

    投机行为会破坏市场秩序。

    tóu jī xíng wéi huì pò huài shì chǎng zhì xù

    Speculative behavior will disrupt market order.

  • 10 投稿 tóu gǎo — to submit an article HSK 7
    • 投 to submit, to send
    • 稿 manuscript, article, draft
    Example

    我想向这个杂志投稿。

    wǒ xiǎng xiàng zhè ge zá zhì tóu gǎo

    I want to submit an article to this magazine.

  • 11 投身 tóu shēn — to devote oneself to HSK 7
    • 投 to throw, to commit
    • 身 oneself, one's person
    Example

    他决定投身教育事业。

    tā jué dìng tóu shēn jiào yù shì yè

    He decided to devote himself to the education career.

  • 12 投降 tóu xiáng — surrender HSK 7
    • 投 to throw oneself, to submit to
    • 降 to descend, to submit in defeat
    Example

    敌军最终投降了。

    dí jūn zuì zhōng tóu xiáng le

    The enemy forces finally surrendered.

无 wú — without; no (negation)

Words with this character (67)
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路 lù — road; way (option or means)

Words with this character (31)
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Structure & writing
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

consists of

1.1 土 tǔ — soil; earth (mixture of sand, clay, etc. on the ground)
土 is a component in 76 characters
HSK 1
再 zài twice; a second time 去 qù to go (away from the speaker, opposite of 来) 在 zài to exist; to live 坐 zuò to sit (resting buttocks on a chair or other surface) 块 kuài lump; chunk; clump
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里 lǐ inner lining (of clothing, bedding, etc.); reverse side of a fabric
HSK 2
周 zhōu periphery; circle 地 dì the Earth, one of the eight planets in the solar system 场 chǎng a place or large area suited for certain needs 坏 huài evil; vicious; destructive 走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
HSK 3
城 chéng city wall 境 jìng border; boundary; frontier
HSK 4
压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 圾 jī used in 垃圾: ① refuse, trash, waste matter; ② fig. harmful elements in society 址 zhǐ location of a building; foundation 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 基 jī foundation; base of a building
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堂 táng main hall; large imposing room 堵 dǔ to block; to obstruct 塑 sù to model; to sculpt 填 tián to fill up or level a hollow place 增 zēng to increase (opposite of 减) 幸 xìng happy; fortunate 盐 yán salt (chemistry): compound composed of metal ions (including ammonium) and acid radicals 社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 肚 dù belly; abdomen
HSK 5
均 jūn even; equal 型 xíng mold; model 域 yù territory; domain within defined boundaries 培 péi to heap soil around the base of a plant or embankment 堆 duī a pile; a heap of accumulated things
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墙 qiáng wall (built of brick, stone, etc. to support a roof or divide spaces)
HSK 6
吐 tǔ to spit out (something from the mouth) 坛 tán raised platform used for ceremonies such as sacrifices or military oaths, typically built of earth and stone 坡 pō slope; incline 埋 mái to cover with sand, soil, or other material 塔 tǎ pagoda (Buddhist tower, originally housing sacred relics, polygonal or square with tapering tiers)
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壁 bì wall 壤 rǎng loose, soft soil 尘 chén dust, flying dirt 庄 zhuāng village; rural settlement
HSK 7
啬 sè miserly, stingy with money or possessions 圣 shèng supremely exalted and wise 坊 fāng lane or alley (used in urban street names) 坎 kǎn one of the Eight Trigrams, symbol '☵', representing water 坑 kēng pit; hollow depression
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坝 bà dam or embankment built to block or protect against a river 坟 fén grave mound; burial mound 坠 zhuì to fall; to drop down 坦 tǎn flat and wide 坪 píng flat open ground 坷 kě (lit.) used in '坎坷': ① (of roads) bumpy and uneven (opposite of '平坦'); ② figuratively, hardship and frustration; going poorly; unfulfilled 垄 lǒng ridge of soil in a ploughed field for planting crops 垒 lěi defensive wall or fortification in ancient military camps 垦 kěn to reclaim wasteland, to open up land for cultivation 垫 diàn to prop up, pad, or line something to raise, thicken, level, or insulate it 垮 kuǎ to collapse, to cave in 堕 duò to fall, to drop down 堡 bǎo fort; fortress 堤 dī embankment; dike built along a river, lake, or sea 堪 kān can; be able to; be worthy of 塌 tā to collapse, cave in 塘 táng embankment; dike 墅 shù villa; garden-style residence for leisure (usually in suburbs or scenic areas) 墓 mù grave; tomb 墟 xū ruins; a deserted place formerly inhabited by many people 墨 mò ink stick (made from soot or pine smoke); also the liquid ink made by grinding it with water 寺 sì ancient government office 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 杜 dù birchleaf pear tree (a deciduous tree with small, astringent fruit, used as main rootstock for grafting pears) 灶 zào stove or cooking range made of brick, earth, stone, or metal 牡 mǔ male (of birds and animals, opposite of 牝) 疆 jiāng border, boundary 睦 mù harmonious; amicable 赤 chì red; a shade slightly lighter than vermilion
1.2 龰 — graphic component
龰 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 1
是 shì correct; right (opposite of 非)
HSK 2
走 zǒu to walk; (of birds or animals) to move the feet forward alternately
HSK 7
徙 xǐ to migrate; to move (residence)

Stroke order

2 投 tóu — to throw toward a target

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

consists of

2.1 扌 shǒu — hand radical, indicating actions done with the hand
扌 is a component in 176 characters
HSK 1
打 dǎ to strike or hit with hand or tool 找 zhǎo to look for; to seek out
HSK 3
扫 sǎo to sweep away dust or garbage with a broom 把 bǎ to hold; to grasp 护 hù to protect; to defend 报 bào newspaper; also refers to certain periodicals 担 dān to carry on a shoulder pole
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拍 pāi to slap or pat with the palm or a flat object 持 chí to hold; to grasp 挺 tǐng stiff and straight 换 huàn to exchange; to trade (give something and receive something else) 据 jù to occupy; to seize 接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with 提 tí carry (something with a handle, ring, or strap) with the arm hanging down 搬 bān to move (a heavy or large object)
HSK 4
举 jǔ to lift, raise, or hold up 扔 rēng to throw, to fling (with the arm) 扬 yáng to raise up; to lift upward 扰 rǎo to disturb, to disrupt 批 pī to slap with the palm
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技 jì skill, craft 折 zhé to break; to snap 抬 tái to lift up; to raise 抱 bào to embrace with arms, to hug 拉 lā to pull toward oneself or drag along 拒 jù to resist; to withstand 招 zhāo to wave or gesture for someone to come or as a greeting 拾 shí to pick up (something from the ground) 挂 guà to hang (something) on a hook, nail, rope, etc. 指 zhǐ finger 按 àn press down with a hand or finger 授 shòu to hand over; to confer (used in formal or ceremonial occasions) 掉 diào to fall; to drop 排 pái to arrange in a row or sequence one after another 推 tuī push (an object) outward in the direction of force 摄 shè to absorb; to take in 播 bō to spread, to disseminate 操 cāo to hold; to grasp in the hand 擦 cā to rub, wipe, or scrub
HSK 5
扣 kòu to fasten or hook with a ring or clasp 执 zhí to hold; to grasp 扩 kuò to expand, enlarge; to increase in scope, scale, or quantity 扮 bàn to dress up as (a person or thing) 扶 fú to support with one's hand to prevent falling, or to help something fallen stand up again
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抓 zhuā to grasp; to grip (with fingers closed around object) 投 tóu to throw toward a target 抢 qiǎng to snatch; to seize by force 押 yā to sign or mark on an official document or contract as authentication 抽 chōu pull out (something sandwiched between objects) 拆 chāi to take apart; to disassemble 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 拥 yōng to embrace; to hug 拨 bō to move (something) aside with hand, foot, or stick 括 kuò (lit.) to tie up; to bind 拼 pīn to join together; to combine 挑 tiǎo to pry open; to flick up with a pointed or slender object 挡 dǎng to block, obstruct; to shield 挣 zhèng struggle to free oneself from restraint 挤 jǐ crowd together; (of many things) concentrated at the same time 挥 huī to wave or swing (the arm, or something held) 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 损 sǔn to decrease; to lose 捡 jiǎn to pick up; to collect 控 kòng to accuse, to lodge a complaint against 措 cuò to arrange; to handle 描 miáo to trace (a drawing or writing, often with transparent paper over a template) 插 chā to insert, stick in, or thrust (a long or flat object) into something 握 wò to grasp or hold something in the hand with fingers curled 搜 sōu to search everywhere 搞 gǎo to do, make, handle, or carry out 摇 yáo to shake; to sway back and forth 摔 shuāi to fall down (losing balance) 摘 zhāi to pick; to pluck (flowers, fruit, leaves, or things worn/hung) 摸 mō to touch or gently stroke with the hand 撞 zhuàng to collide with; to crash into 擅 shàn to act without authorization; to exceed one's authority
HSK 6
扎 zhā to prick; to pierce 扑 pū to lunge forward and throw oneself onto something 托 tuō to support (an object) with the palm or another surface facing upward 扭 niǔ to turn from one direction to another 抄 chāo to copy (text); to transcribe
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抑 yì to press down; to suppress 抗 kàng to resist; to withstand 抛 pāo to throw; to toss 披 pī to drape over the shoulders 抵 dǐ to prop up; to support 拐 guǎi to turn; to change direction 拔 bá to pull out, uproot 拟 nǐ to draft; to draw up 拦 lán to block, obstruct, stop 挖 wā to dig (into the ground to form a pit, trench, etc.) 挫 cuò to be frustrated; to fail 捉 zhuō to grip; to grasp 捕 bǔ to catch; to arrest 捧 pěng to hold or carry with both hands cupped 捷 jié fast; swift 掏 tāo to reach into and take out 援 yuán to pull or hold with the hand 搭 dā to set up; to erect 携 xié to carry with one; to bring along 摆 bǎi to arrange; to lay out 撑 chēng prop up, support 撒 sā to release; to open up 撤 chè to remove; to cancel
HSK 7
扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 扛 káng to carry on one's shoulder (without tools) 扯 chě to pull; to tug 扳 bān to pull or press (a fixed end) downward or inward to change direction 抉 jué (lit.) to gouge out; to dig out
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抒 shū to express, to give free rein to (one's feelings or opinions) 抖 dǒu to tremble or shiver (from cold or fear) 抚 fǔ to stroke gently 抠 kōu to dig out with a finger or small tool 抡 lūn to swing one's arm forcefully 抨 pēng (lit.) to impeach (弹劾) 抹 mǒ to spread; to apply (paint, cream, etc.) 拄 zhǔ to lean on (a stick or cane) for support 拇 mǔ thumb or big toe; the first digit of the hand or foot 拌 bàn to stir or mix thoroughly 拎 līn to carry (something) in one's hand 拓 tuò to open up (land, roads) 拘 jū to arrest or detain 拙 zhuō clumsy; unskillful 拢 lǒng to close up, to gather together 拣 jiǎn to choose; to select 拧 níng to wring; to twist both ends of an object in opposite directions with both hands 拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 拱 gǒng to clasp one's hands together as a gesture of respect 拴 shuān to tie or fasten with a rope 拽 zhuài to pull hard 挎 kuà to hook or hang something by bending one's arm 挟 xié to clamp under the arm 挠 náo to obstruct or hinder someone from doing something 挨 āi to be close to; to be next to 挪 nuó to move; to shift 振 zhèn to shake, to wave 挽 wǎn to pull; to draw 捂 wǔ to cover or seal tightly 捅 tǒng to poke; to stab; to thrust 捆 kǔn to tie up; to bind with rope 捍 hàn to defend; to resist 捎 shāo to bring or pass along something incidentally 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 捞 lāo to fish out from water or liquid 捣 dǎo to pound downward with one end of a stick or rod 捶 chuí to beat or strike with a fist or club 掀 xiān lift off (a cover or lid) 掐 qiā to press with a fingernail; to pinch or snap off with the thumb and another finger 掘 jué to dig; to excavate 掠 lüè to plunder; to seize by force 掩 yǎn to cover; to conceal 掷 zhì to throw, to hurl, to fling 掺 chān to mix one thing into another; to blend 揉 róu to rub with the hand 揍 zòu (colloq.) to hit (someone) 揠 yà (lit.) to pull up; to uproot 揣 chuǎi to estimate; to conjecture; to ponder 揪 jiū to grip tightly; to grab and pull 揭 jiē (lit.) to raise high; to hold up 揽 lǎn to put one's arm around someone and draw them close 搀 chān to gently support someone (usually an elderly person) by the arm or hand 搁 gē to place in a certain position 搂 lǒu to embrace or hug with both arms 搅 jiǎo to disturb; to disrupt 搏 bó to fight; to combat hand-to-hand 搓 cuō to rub between the palms or roll between the hands 摊 tān to spread out; to lay flat 摧 cuī to destroy, to break apart 撇 piě to throw flat (skimming through the air) 撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 撬 qiào to pry; to lever open by inserting a rod, knife, or awl into a crack or hole and forcing the other end 撰 zhuàn to write articles or books; to compose 撵 niǎn to expel, drive away 撼 hàn to shake; to rock 攒 zǎn to accumulate; to save up 攘 rǎng (lit.) to exclude; to repel
2.2 殳 shū — ancient pole weapon made of bamboo or wood, blunt-tipped
殳 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
没 méi to not have; to lack
HSK 3
般 bān kind; sort; type
HSK 5
投 tóu to throw toward a target 设 shè to arrange; to set up
HSK 6
疫 yì epidemic; acute infectious disease 股 gǔ thigh (from hip to knee)
HSK 7
役 yì labor service; corvée 殴 ōu to hit (a person) 殷 yīn (lit.) abundant, plentiful 殿 diàn grand hall; palace hall for imperial audience or enshrining deities 毁 huǐ to destroy; to ruin
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毅 yì resolute, firm and unwavering in purpose 馨 xīn (class.) fragrance; sweet scent that carries far

Stroke order

3 无 wú — to not have, opposite of "有"
无 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
抚 fǔ to stroke gently

无 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

4 路 lù — road; path for travel
路 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 6
露 lù dew; water droplets condensed on surfaces near the ground

consists of

4.1 足 zú — foot; leg
足 is a component in 29 characters
HSK 2
跑 pǎo to run, to move forward by leaping with legs alternately 跟 gēn heel (of the foot or shoe/sock) 路 lù road; path for travel 跳 tiào to jump; to leap 踢 tī to kick
HSK 4
距 jù spur (the bony protrusion on the leg of a rooster or pheasant)
HSK 5
促 cù short (of time) 践 jiàn to tread on; to step on 蹈 dǎo to tread on; to trample
HSK 6
捉 zhuō to grip; to grasp 跃 yuè to leap; to jump 跌 diē to fall down; to tumble 跪 guì to kneel; to bend the knees so that one or both touch the ground 踏 tà to step on; to go to a place in person
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踩 cǎi to step on; to tread on 踪 zōng footprint; track; trace left by a person or animal 蹲 dūn to squat (legs bent, buttocks not touching the ground)
HSK 7
趴 pā to lie face down 跤 jiāo a fall; a tumble 跨 kuà to stride; take a big step forward or sideways 跷 qiāo to raise (a leg); to stick up (a finger) 踊 yǒng to leap upward
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踹 chuài to kick outward with the sole of the foot 蹊 qī strange, suspicious, contrary to reason (used in 蹊跷) 蹋 tà to tread on; to step on 蹦 bèng to jump with both feet together; to leap 蹬 dēng to tread on, stamp; push down with the foot 蹭 cèng to rub; to scrape 躁 zào irritable; impetuous; prone to acting on emotion
4.2 各 gè — each; every (referring to different persons or things)
各 is a component in 11 characters
HSK 1
客 kè guest; visitor (opposite of 主)
HSK 2
路 lù road; path for travel
HSK 4
格 gé a ruled cell, box, or grid compartment 胳 gē arm (used in "胳膊" "胳臂"), the part of the upper limb between the shoulder and the wrist 落 luò to fall; to drop down
HSK 5
络 luò something resembling a net
HSK 6
略 lüè brief, not detailed; opposite of '详'
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赂 lù to bribe; give valuables to gain a favor (often pejorative) 酪 lào semi-solid or solid dairy product made from animal milk (cheese, curd, etc.) 阁 gé a pavilion or tower (square, hexagonal, or octagonal, usually two-storied with open windows, built on high ground for viewing scenery) 骼 gé bone; general term for bones

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