() - To walk slowly & to linger

Tone 2

tí | 15 strokes | radical:

·

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

Synonyms

  • slow; late
  • slow; gradual
  • slow

Antonyms

  • urgent; quick
  • fast; rapid
  • fast; quick

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.

FAQ