徘徊

pái huái

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 踱步 duó bù 踱步 duó bù to pace 指慢慢地走，常表示思考或消磨时间: to pace

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“徘徊”本身含犹豫或来回走动意，不要与“散步”(leisurely walk) 混淆。

Example Sentences

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他在门外 徘徊 了很久，不知道该不该进去。

He lingered outside the door for a long time, unsure whether to go in.

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Child Words of 徘徊

• 徊 徊 huái: see 徘徊[pái huái], to dither
• 徘 徘 pái: irresolute