蹣 (pán) - To limp & to stagger
蹣 · pán
To limp;
to stagger;
to walk unsteadily;
describing a limping or hobbling gait.
To limpto staggerto walk unsteadily
Usage highlights
Walk unsteadilyWalk with a limpToddler's unsteady stepsStagger alongHobbling gait
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The old man walked with a limp (蹣跚而行).
- The toddler took unsteady steps (蹣跚学步).
- He staggered under the heavy load (蹣跚地扛着).
Collocations
- Walk unsteadily(蹣跚)
- Walk with a limp(蹣跚而行)
- Toddler's unsteady steps(蹣跚学步)
- Stagger along(蹣跚前进)
- Hobbling gait(蹣跚步履)
Idioms
- Walk unsteadily(步履蹣跚)
- Toddler learning to walk(蹣跚学步)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used to describe the unsteady gait of the elderly or toddlers learning to walk.
- Conveys a sense of vulnerability or the natural process of growth and aging.