躊 (chóu) - To hesitate & to waver
躊 · chóu
To hesitate;
to waver;
to pace back and forth;
to linger.
To hesitateto waverto pace back and forth
Usage highlights
HesitateHesitate to advancePace back and forthBe undecidedFull of confidenceHesitate in making a decision
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He hesitated at the door (在门口躊躇).
- She paced back and forth in the room (在房间里躊躇).
- They lingered over the decision (对决定躊躇不前).
- He was hesitant to speak out (他躊躇着不敢说出来).
Collocations
- Hesitate(躊躇)
- Hesitate to advance(躊躇不前)
- Pace back and forth(躊躇徘徊)
- Be undecided(躊躇不定)
- Full of confidence(毫不躊躇)
- Hesitate in making a decision(躊躇不决)
Idioms
- Hesitate to move forward(躊躇不前)
- Full of confidence and determination(毫不躊躇)
- Be irresolute and hesitant(躊躇未决)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character depicts the action of pacing back and forth when uncertain or hesitant.
- Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe characters' psychological states of indecision.
- Represents a contemplative state in traditional Chinese culture, where careful consideration is valued over hasty decisions.