徲 (tí) - To walk slowly & to linger
徲 · tí
To walk slowly;
to linger;
to delay;
also used in ancient texts to describe a leisurely pace.
To walk slowlyto lingerto delay
Usage highlights
Walk slowlyLinger and delayLeisurely paceSlow movementMeandering pathGradual progress
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He walked slowly along the path (徲徲而行).
- The procession moved at a leisurely pace (队伍徲徲前进).
- Time seems to linger in this peaceful place (时间在此地徲徲).
Collocations
- Walk slowly(徲行)
- Linger and delay(徲迟)
- Leisurely pace(徲步)
- Slow movement(徲动)
- Meandering path(徲径)
- Gradual progress(徲进)
Idioms
- Walking slowly with measured steps(徲徲而行)
- Lingering without haste(徲徲不迫)
- Gradual advancement(徲徲前进)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese literature describing slow, deliberate movement.
- Often used in poetic contexts to convey a sense of leisure and calm.
- Represents the traditional value of measured, unhurried conduct.