蹢 (dí) - To pace back and forth & to hesitate

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dí ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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蹢 · dí

To pace back and forth;

to hesitate;

to tarry;

to walk slowly and hesitantly.

To pace back and forthto hesitateto tarry

Usage highlights

Pace back and forthHesitate to advanceWander aimlesslyTarry at the doorWalk slowlyHesitate in decision

Synonyms

  • 徘徊— pace back and forth; hesitate
  • 踌躇— hesitate; waver
  • 犹豫— hesitate; be irresolute

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He paced back and forth in front of the door (蹢躅门前).
  • The horse hesitated at the crossroads (马在十字路口蹢躅).
  • She tarried outside the office, unsure whether to enter (她在办公室外蹢躅).
  • The old man walked slowly along the path (老人在小路上蹢躅而行).

Collocations

  • Pace back and forth(蹢躅)
  • Hesitate to advance(蹢躅不前)
  • Wander aimlessly(蹢躅徘徊)
  • Tarry at the door(蹢躅门外)
  • Walk slowly(蹢躅而行)
  • Hesitate in decision-making(决策蹢躅)

Idioms

  • Hesitate and not move forward(蹢躅不前)
  • Pace back and forth in hesitation(徘徊蹢躅)
  • Unable to decide, pacing anxiously(踌躇蹢躅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the hesitant walking of animals, particularly horses.
  • In classical literature, often used to depict emotional states of hesitation, uncertainty, or contemplation.
  • The character appears in ancient texts like 'The Book of Songs' and 'Zhuangzi' with the meaning of pacing or hesitating.

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