徿 (lòng) - Long — archaic character meaning to walk slowly & to pace back and forth.

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lòng ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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徿 · lòng

Long — archaic character meaning to walk slowly and cautiously;

to pace back and forth.

Long — archaic character meaning to walk slowlyto pace back and forth.

Usage highlights

Walk slowlyPace back and forthCautious stepsSlow movementDeliberate walking

Synonyms

  • 踱— to stroll slowly, to pace
  • 徘徊— to pace back and forth, to hesitate

Antonyms

  • 奔— to run, to rush
  • 跑— to run

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked slowly and cautiously (徿徿而行).
  • The figure paced back and forth in the courtyard (在院中徿徿).
  • Ancient texts describe a slow, deliberate walk (古文中描述徿徿之步).

Collocations

  • Walk slowly(徿行)
  • Pace back and forth(徿徿)
  • Cautious steps(徿步)
  • Slow movement(徿动)
  • Deliberate walking(徿走)

Idioms

  • Walking slowly and cautiously(徿徿而行)
  • Pacing back and forth thoughtfully(徿徿思量)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • Represents a specific type of deliberate, measured movement often associated with contemplation.
  • Not used in modern standard Chinese and absent from common character sets.

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