彷 (fǎng) - to seem & to be like
彷 · fǎng
to seem;
to be like;
to wander;
to hesitate;
to pace back and forth
to seemto be liketo wander
Usage highlights
seeminglyhesitatewander aimlesslyindecisiveat a loss
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He seems to be in a daze (彷徨).
- I seem to have seen this before (仿佛见过).
- She wandered aimlessly on the street (彷徨在街头).
Collocations
- seemingly(仿佛)
- hesitate(彷徨)
- wander aimlessly(彷徨)
- indecisive(彷徨不定)
- at a loss(彷徨失措)
Idioms
- To hesitate and not know where to go(彷徨歧途)
- To pace back and forth in hesitation(彷徨四顾)
- To be at a complete loss(彷徨无措)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted wandering or pacing back and forth, conveying hesitation and uncertainty.
- Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe a state of mental confusion or indecision.
- The radical 彳 suggests movement or walking, relating to the character's core meaning of wandering.