佪 (huí) - To hover & to linger

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huí ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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佪 · huí

To hover;

to linger;

to wander around;

to be hesitant or undecided.

To hoverto lingerto wander around

Usage highlights

To hover and wanderHesitant and undecidedCircling flightWandering stepsTo linger and not leaveTo pace back and forth

Synonyms

  • 徊— to hover, to linger
  • 彷徨— to hesitate, to waver
  • 犹豫— to hesitate, to be indecisive

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was wandering aimlessly (佪佪) in the park.
  • Her mind was in a state of hesitation (佪疑).
  • The bird circled (佪翔) above the trees.

Collocations

  • To hover and wander(佪佪)
  • Hesitant and undecided(佪疑)
  • Circling flight(佪翔)
  • Wandering steps(佪步)
  • To linger and not leave(佪留)
  • To pace back and forth(佪旋)

Idioms

  • Wandering aimlessly, hesitant and undecided(佪佪疑疑)
  • Circling and hovering, unwilling to leave(佪翔不去)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical or literary contexts.
  • It conveys a sense of uncertainty, hesitation, or aimless movement, often with a slightly poetic or melancholic tone.

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