Han character 趂

趂 is a variant of 趁: pursue, follow, or seize a chance.

Its older written sense is a motion verb for moving toward or after something. The meanings also include pursuing, following, and making use of time or an opportunity.

Why does 趂 differ from 趁?

趂 and 趁 are documented variant forms of the same character.

The Ministry of Education variant entry cites 玉篇 and 廣韻, two historical Chinese dictionaries. A Buddhist dialogue alternates 趂俊 and 趁俊; a Taiwanese songbook records 趂錢 for 趁錢, meaning “earn money.”