What is the typical usage of 踱?

踱 is primarily used in literary contexts to describe slow, deliberate walking, often while thinking or enjoying leisure. It is not commonly used in everyday spoken language.

Is 踱 suitable for given names?

踱 is rare in given names due to its specific and somewhat archaic meaning. It might be chosen for its poetic or scholarly connotations but is not common.

How is 踱 different from 走?

走 means 'to walk' in a general sense, while 踱 specifically implies slow, measured pacing, often with an element of contemplation or leisure.

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踱 · duó

To pace slowly, to stroll, to walk with measured steps, often implying a thoughtful or leisurely manner of walking.

To pace slowly, to stroll, to walk with

Usage highlights

To pace back and forthTo paceTo walk with measured/square stepsTo pace slowlyTo stroll in the courtyardTo pace and ponder

Synonyms

走— to walk (general term)
步— to step, to walk
行— to walk, to go

Antonyms

跑— to run
奔— to rush, to run quickly
冲— to charge, to dash

Usage & contexts

Examples

He paced back and forth in the room (在房间里踱来踱去).
The teacher paced slowly on the podium (老师在讲台上踱步).
She strolled along the riverbank (她在河岸边踱着).
He walked with measured steps while thinking (他一边思考一边踱着方步).

Collocations

To pace back and forth(踱来踱去)
To pace(踱步)
To walk with measured/square steps(踱方步)
To pace slowly(慢踱)
To stroll in the courtyard(踱庭)
To pace and ponder(踱思)

Idioms

To pace and ponder, thinking while walking(踱步沉思)
To pace back and forth anxiously(焦躁踱步)
To walk with measured steps, unhurried(踱方步)

Cultural background

FAQ

Often associated with scholars, poets, or thinkers who pace while contemplating or composing.
The character conveys a sense of leisure, deliberation, or deep thought through physical movement.
Commonly depicted in classical Chinese literature and historical dramas to show thoughtful reflection.

踱 (duó) - To pace slowly, to stroll, to walk with