謘 (chí) - Slow, tardy, dilatory — refers to slowness in & deliberate and unhurried manner.

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謘 · chí

Slow, tardy, dilatory — refers to slowness in speech or action;

deliberate and unhurried manner.

Slow, tardy, dilatory — refers to slowness indeliberate and unhurried manner.

Usage highlights

Slow speechTardy paceUnhurried mannerDeliberate speechDilatory responseSlow and measured

Synonyms

  • 迟— late, slow, tardy
  • 缓— slow, gradual, relaxed
  • 慢— slow, leisurely

Antonyms

  • 疾— fast, rapid, swift
  • 速— quick, fast, rapid
  • 急— urgent, hurried, rapid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He spoke slowly and deliberately (言谈謘謘).
  • The procession moved at a tardy pace (队伍謘行).
  • Her response was unhurried (她的回答很謘缓).

Collocations

  • Slow speech(謘言)
  • Tardy pace(謘行)
  • Unhurried manner(謘缓)
  • Deliberate speech(謘谈)
  • Dilatory response(謘应)
  • Slow and measured(謘謘)

Idioms

  • Speaking slowly and deliberately(謘謘而言)
  • Walking at a leisurely pace(謘行缓步)
  • Responding in an unhurried manner(謘应不迫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe deliberate, measured speech or action.
  • Carries connotations of thoughtfulness and lack of haste rather than negative slowness.
  • Appears in literary contexts describing dignified, composed behavior.

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