冘 (yín) - To hesitate, to be indecisive & to move forward slowly and cautiously.

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yín ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 冖

懿嘤

冘 · yín

To hesitate, to be indecisive;

to move forward slowly and cautiously.

To hesitate, to be indecisiveto move forward slowly and cautiously.

Usage highlights

Hesitant and indecisiveMoving forward slowlyAncient usage for hesitationClassical term for indecision

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He hesitated at the crossroads (冘冘不前).
  • The ancient text describes a hesitant state (冘豫).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature.

Collocations

  • Hesitant and indecisive(冘豫)
  • Moving forward slowly(冘冘)
  • Ancient usage for hesitation(冘疑)
  • Classical term for indecision(冘徊)

Idioms

  • Hesitant and indecisive(冘豫不决)
  • Moving forward cautiously(冘冘而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 冘 is an ancient character primarily used in classical Chinese texts.
  • It represents the concept of hesitation and cautious movement.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese except in literary contexts.

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