徟 (zhōu) - To pace back and forth & to hesitate

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zhōu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

志

徟 · zhōu

To pace back and forth;

to hesitate;

to be indecisive.

To pace back and forthto hesitateto be indecisive.

Usage highlights

Pacing back and forthHesitating to advanceIndecisive officialWandering aimlesslyHesitant stepsUncertain expression

Synonyms

  • 徘徊— to pace back and forth; to hesitate
  • 犹豫— to hesitate; to be indecisive
  • 踌躇— to hesitate; to pause

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He paced back and forth in the corridor (在走廊上徟徟).
  • She hesitated before making the decision (在决定前徟徟).
  • The official was indecisive about the policy (对政策徟徟).

Collocations

  • Pacing back and forth(徟徟)
  • Hesitating to advance(徟徟不前)
  • Indecisive official(徟徟之官)
  • Wandering aimlessly(徟徟而行)
  • Hesitant steps(徟徟步履)
  • Uncertain expression(徟徟之色)

Idioms

  • Pacing back and forth in hesitation(徟徟不前)
  • Wandering without purpose(徟徟而行)
  • Indecisive and wavering(徟徟不定)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts.
  • It often describes the physical manifestation of mental hesitation or uncertainty.
  • In traditional contexts, it might describe officials who are indecisive in governance.

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