邌 (lí) - To walk slowly & to saunter
邌 · lí
To walk slowly;
to saunter;
to stroll leisurely.
To walk slowlyto saunterto stroll leisurely.
Usage highlights
Walk slowlyLeisurely strollSauntering gaitSlow paceLeisurely walkSlow movement
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He strolled leisurely through the park (邌邌而行).
- The old man walked slowly with a cane (老人拄杖邌邌).
- We sauntered along the riverbank (我们在河岸邌步).
Collocations
- Walk slowly(邌行)
- Leisurely stroll(邌步)
- Sauntering gait(邌邌之步)
- Slow pace(邌邌)
- Leisurely walk(邌游)
- Slow movement(邌动)
Idioms
- Walking slowly and steadily(邌邌而行)
- Taking one's time without hurry(从容邌邌)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
- It conveys a sense of leisurely, unhurried movement, often with poetic or literary connotations.
- In traditional Chinese aesthetics, slow walking was associated with contemplation and refinement.