() - To walk slowly & to saunter

Tone 2

lí | 18 strokes | radical:

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To walk slowly;

to saunter;

to stroll leisurely.

To walk slowlyto saunterto stroll leisurely.

Usage highlights

Walk slowlyLeisurely strollSauntering gaitSlow paceLeisurely walkSlow movement

Synonyms

  • slow
  • gradual, slow
  • slow, gentle

Antonyms

  • urgent, hurried
  • fast, rapid
  • swift, quick

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.

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