Is 蹒 commonly used in Chinese names?

No, 蹒 is rarely used in modern Chinese names because it describes unsteady movement, which is generally considered undesirable in naming.

What is the difference between 蹒 and 跛?

蹒 describes the action of walking unsteadily or staggering, while 跛 refers more specifically to being lame or having a permanent limp.

In what contexts is 蹒 typically used?

蹒 is most commonly used in literary contexts, classical poetry, and descriptive writing to depict the unsteady gait of elderly people, infants learning to walk, or injured individuals.

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pán ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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蹒 · pán

To limp;

to walk unsteadily;

to stagger;

to hobble.

To limpto walk unsteadilyto stagger

Usage highlights

To walk unsteadilyTo limp alongTo stagger forwardTo walk with a hobbleTo toddle unsteadilyTo walk haltingly

Synonyms

跛— to limp; lame
踉跄— to stagger; to totter

Antonyms

健步— to walk briskly and steadily
稳健— steady; firm

Usage & contexts

Examples

The old man walked with a limp (蹒跚而行).
The injured bird staggered as it tried to fly (蹒跚着试图飞翔).
The toddler took unsteady steps (蹒跚学步).
He limped painfully after the accident (事故后他蹒跚而行).

Collocations

To walk unsteadily(蹒跚)
To limp along(蹒跚而行)
To stagger forward(蹒跚前进)
To walk with a hobble(步履蹒跚)
To toddle unsteadily(蹒跚学步)
To walk haltingly(蹒跚步履)

Idioms

To walk unsteadily(步履蹒跚)
To stagger along(蹒跚而行)
To toddle while learning to walk(蹒跚学步)

Cultural background

FAQ

Often used to describe the unsteady gait of the elderly, infants learning to walk, or injured persons.
Frequently appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to depict physical vulnerability or the passage of time.
The character combines the 'foot' radical with a phonetic component, emphasizing its connection to movement and walking.

蹒 (pán) - To limp & to walk unsteadily