() - To move or proceed slowly & to wander

Tone 2

yí | 8 strokes | radical: 辶

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To move or proceed slowly;

to wander;

to procrastinate;

to delay.

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Usage highlights

To wanderTo delayTo walk slowlyTo procrastinateLeisurely paceSlow movement

Synonyms

  • to delay; to postpone
  • slow; late
  • slow; to delay
  • 徜徉to wander; to stroll

Antonyms

  • fast; quick
  • urgent; hurried
  • swift; rapid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walked slowly along the path (迱迱而行).
  • The matter was delayed for a long time (此事迱延).
  • Time passes slowly (时光迱迱).

Collocations

  • To wander(迱游)
  • To delay(迱延)
  • To walk slowly(迱行)
  • To procrastinate(迱宕)
  • Leisurely pace(迱步)
  • Slow movement(迱动)

Idioms

  • To wander freely(逍遥迱游)
  • To delay and procrastinate(迱延宕误)
  • To walk slowly and leisurely(迱迱而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily appearing in classical texts.
  • It conveys a sense of leisurely movement or intentional delay, often with poetic connotations.

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