Common Meanings
1
qiāng跄
Used in 'qiāng qiāng' to describe walking gracefully or courteously, in accordance with etiquette.
她步态轻盈，走起路来跄跄有礼，尽显大家闺秀的风范
With a light and graceful step, she walked courteously and elegantly, fully demonstrating the demeanor of a cultured young lady.
To walk with a stately, grand, or tottering gait, often in an exaggerated or unsteady manner.
小丑夸张地跄行在舞台上，引得观众哈哈大笑。
The clown staggered exaggeratedly on the stage, making the audience roar with laughter.
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qiàng跄
Used in the compound word '踉跄' (liàngqiàng), meaning to stagger, totter, or stumble unsteadily.
她被石头绊了一下，踉跄了几步才站稳。
She tripped on a stone and stumbled a few steps before regaining her balance.