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迟疑 (chí yí): to hesitate

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to hesitate
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to hesitate

Chinese explanation

  • 拿不定主意,想做某事但又不敢或不愿马上行动,心里犹豫不决。常用来形容人因为担心、害怕或不确定而暂时不做出决定或动作。

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HSK 4

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Example sentences

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She hesitated at the door for a moment before gently knocking.

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Faced with this important decision, he hesitated for a long time, not daring to sign.

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The police asked where he went last night; he hesitated for a moment, then said he was at home sleeping.

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She accepted the invitation without hesitation, without the slightest delay.

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When you encounter difficulties, don't hesitate; immediately think of a solution.

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