運

move, transport

運 is composed of the radical 辵 (walk, movement) and 軍 (military). 辵 signifies moving forward, so 運 conveys the idea of an army advancing. Military expeditions require the movement of large amounts of supplies, so 運 also carries the meanings of moving or transporting.

Vocabulary of 運

  • 運動 (sports)
  • 運河 (canal)
  • 航運 (shipping)

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