疐 (zhì) - To stumble & to be hindered

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zhì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

志

疐 · zhì

To stumble;

to be hindered;

to be in difficulty;

to falter or hesitate.

To stumbleto be hinderedto be in difficulty

Usage highlights

Stumble and fallEncounter obstaclesHesitant speechDifficulty in advancingBe in a predicamentHinder progress

Synonyms

  • 绊— to stumble, to trip
  • 碍— to hinder, to obstruct
  • 滞— to stagnate, to be delayed

Antonyms

  • 畅— smooth, unimpeded
  • 顺— smooth, favorable
  • 通— unobstructed, open

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stumbled over the root (疐于树根).
  • The project encountered obstacles (项目疐碍).
  • She hesitated in her speech (言辞疐涩).

Collocations

  • Stumble and fall(疐仆)
  • Encounter obstacles(疐碍)
  • Hesitant speech(疐涩)
  • Difficulty in advancing(疐滞)
  • Be in a predicament(疐困)
  • Hinder progress(疐阻)

Idioms

  • Advance and retreat with difficulty(跋前疐后)
  • Stumble and hesitate(疐蹶)
  • Full of obstacles and difficulties(疐疣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts a foot (止) caught in a thorny bush (朿), representing the concept of being hindered or stumbling.
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe both physical stumbling and metaphorical obstacles in life or endeavors.
  • Appears in the idiom '跋前疐后' meaning to encounter difficulties both in advancing and retreating, describing a dilemma.

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