趦 (zī) - To walk hesitantly or falteringly & to move with difficulty or reluctance.

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zī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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趦 · zī

To walk hesitantly or falteringly;

to move with difficulty or reluctance.

To walk hesitantly or falteringlyto move with difficulty or reluctance.

Usage highlights

Faltering stepsHesitant walkingWalk falteringlyHesitant and falteringMove with difficulty

Synonyms

  • 踌躇— hesitate, waver
  • 犹豫— hesitate, be irresolute
  • 蹒跚— walk unsteadily, stagger

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked falteringly (趦趄) towards the door.
  • The old man moved hesitantly (趦行) across the room.
  • She approached the stage with hesitant steps (步履趦趄).

Collocations

  • Faltering steps(趦趄)
  • Hesitant walking(趦行)
  • Walk falteringly(趦趄不前)
  • Hesitant and faltering(趦趄却顾)
  • Move with difficulty(趦趄难行)

Idioms

  • Hesitant and indecisive(趦趄不前)
  • Faltering steps and backward glances(趦趄却顾)
  • Walking falteringly, unable to advance(趦趄不进)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature to depict hesitant movement or reluctance to proceed.
  • Often used in descriptions of characters who are uncertain, fearful, or facing difficult decisions.
  • The character combines the 'walk' radical with phonetic components suggesting hesitation or difficulty.

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