踲 (dùn) - To hesitate & to waver

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dùn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

踲 · dùn

To hesitate;

to waver;

to be indecisive;

to be irresolute.

To hesitateto waverto be indecisive

Usage highlights

Hesitate and waverHesitate to move forwardHesitate and be indecisiveFull of hesitationHesitate in making a decisionHesitate and ponder

Synonyms

  • 犹豫— hesitate; be irresolute
  • 迟疑— hesitate; be undecided
  • 彷徨— hesitate; waver; pace back and forth

Antonyms

  • 果断— decisive; resolute
  • 坚决— firm; determined
  • 决断— make a decision; be decisive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He hesitated at the crossroads (在十字路口踌躇).
  • Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions (有问题不要踌躇).
  • She wavered between two choices (在两个选择之间踌躇).
  • After much hesitation, he finally made a decision (经过一番踌躇，他终于做出了决定).

Collocations

  • Hesitate and waver(踌躇不前)
  • Hesitate to move forward(踌躇不进)
  • Hesitate and be indecisive(踌躇不定)
  • Full of hesitation(满腹踌躇)
  • Hesitate in making a decision(决策踌躇)
  • Hesitate and ponder(踌躇思量)

Idioms

  • Hesitate and not move forward(踌躇不前)
  • Hesitate and be indecisive(踌躇不定)
  • Full of hesitation and indecision(满腹踌躇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 踌躇 represents a state of mental hesitation and indecision in Chinese culture.
  • It often appears in literary contexts describing characters' internal conflicts and dilemmas.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, excessive hesitation is sometimes seen as a character flaw that prevents timely action.

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