騺 (zhì) - A horse that is heavy, slow, or difficult & by extension, something that is burdensome, obstructive, or

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騺 · zhì

A horse that is heavy, slow, or difficult to move;

by extension, something that is burdensome, obstructive, or stagnant.

A horse that is heavy, slow, or difficultby extension, something that is burdensome, obstructive, or

Usage highlights

heavy horseburdensome and obstructivedifficult to advancestagnant situationslow and clumsyweighty burden

Synonyms

  • 滞— stagnant, sluggish
  • 钝— dull, blunt
  • 重— heavy, weighty
  • 笨— clumsy, awkward

Antonyms

  • 轻— light, agile
  • 捷— swift, nimble
  • 敏— quick, sharp
  • 利— sharp, advantageous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old cart horse was slow and heavy (騺马).
  • He felt burdened by the stagnant situation (如负千钧之騺).
  • The project's progress was obstructed (事有騺滞).

Collocations

  • heavy horse(騺马)
  • burdensome and obstructive(騺滞)
  • difficult to advance(騺难)
  • stagnant situation(騺局)
  • slow and clumsy(騺钝)
  • weighty burden(騺重)

Idioms

  • Heavy as if carrying a thousand catties(如负千钧之騺)
  • The horse is heavy and the road is long(马騺道长)
  • Burdened and unable to advance(负騺不前)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described horses that were physically heavy or slow-moving, making them unsuitable for battle or fast travel.
  • In classical literature, often used metaphorically to describe bureaucratic inefficiency or personal stagnation.
  • Appears in historical texts to criticize slow-moving government processes or difficult situations.

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