傂 (zhì) - To wait & to linger

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zhì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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傂 · zhì

To wait;

to linger;

to hesitate;

also used in ancient texts to mean 'to arrange' or 'to order'.

To waitto lingerto hesitate

Usage highlights

To waitTo hesitateTo arrangeTo lingerTo delayTo tarry

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 急— urgent, hasty
  • 速— fast, quick

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He waited for a long time (傂候).
  • Don't hesitate any longer (不要再傂疑).
  • The troops were arranged in formation (傂列).

Collocations

  • To wait(傂候)
  • To hesitate(傂疑)
  • To arrange(傂列)
  • To linger(傂留)
  • To delay(傂延)
  • To tarry(傂徊)

Idioms

  • To hesitate and miss the opportunity(傂疑失机)
  • To wait and see(傂观其变)
  • To linger without leaving(傂留不去)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts but is rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • In historical contexts, it was sometimes used in military terminology for arranging troops.
  • The character carries connotations of deliberation and careful consideration.

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