躑 (zhí) - To pace back and forth, to hesitate, to & to walk around in circles.

躑Tone 2

zhí ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

躑 · zhí

To pace back and forth, to hesitate, to linger;

to walk around in circles.

To pace back and forth, to hesitate, toto walk around in circles.

Usage highlights

Pace back and forthHesitate to move forwardLinger and hesitateWalk around in circlesPace anxiouslyHesitate at the door

Synonyms

  • 徘徊— to pace back and forth, to hesitate
  • 猶豫— to hesitate, to be indecisive
  • 蹣跚— to stagger, to walk unsteadily

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He paced back and forth in the corridor (在走廊上躑躅).
  • She hesitated at the crossroads (在十字路口躑躅不前).
  • The child lingered outside the toy store (在玩具店外躑躅).
  • The old man walked around the yard (在院子里躑躅).

Collocations

  • Pace back and forth(躑躅)
  • Hesitate to move forward(躑躅不前)
  • Linger and hesitate(躑躅徘徊)
  • Walk around in circles(躑躅而行)
  • Pace anxiously(焦慮躑躅)
  • Hesitate at the door(門前躑躅)

Idioms

  • Hesitate and pace back and forth(躑躅不前)
  • Pace anxiously in hesitation(焦慮躑躅)
  • Linger and hesitate to advance(躑躅徘徊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 躑 is often used in classical Chinese literature to describe hesitant or contemplative movement.
  • It frequently appears in poetic contexts to convey a sense of uncertainty, melancholy, or deep thought.
  • In modern usage, it is considered a literary character and is rarely used in everyday conversation.

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