(pán) - To limp & to stagger

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pán | 18 strokes | radical:

· 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

Synonyms

  • to limp; lame
  • 踉跄to stagger; totter

Antonyms

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.

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