俧 (zhì) - A rare character in Classical Chinese, primarily used

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zhì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

俧 · zhì

A rare character in Classical Chinese, primarily used in the word 俧俧 meaning 'to be in a state of uncertainty or hesitation'.

A rare character in Classical Chinese, primarily used

Usage highlights

俧俧俧俧不前俧态

Synonyms

  • 踌— to hesitate, waver
  • 躇— to hesitate, falter
  • 豫— to hesitate, doubt

Antonyms

  • 决— decisive, determined
  • 断— to decide, judge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described his state as uncertain (俧俧).
  • In classical poetry, the character appears in descriptions of hesitation (俧俧不前).
  • This rare character is seldom used in modern contexts (俧).

Collocations

  • uncertain, hesitant(俧俧)
  • hesitating to advance(俧俧不前)
  • state of uncertainty(俧态)

Idioms

  • Hesitating to move forward(俧俧不前)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 俧 is an extremely rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • It appears in some ancient dictionaries and literary works with limited usage.
  • The character is not commonly used in modern Chinese language or naming contexts.

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