迟疑

chí yí

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to hesitate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 果断 guǒ duàn 果断 guǒ duàn firm 果断 means decisive, the opposite of hesitating.: firm

Related words

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• 彷徨 páng huáng 彷徨 páng huáng to pace back and forth 彷徨 implies walking back and forth in hesitation, often with deeper emotional turmoil.: to pace back and forth

Synonyms

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• 犹豫 yóu yù 犹豫 yóu yù to hesitate Both mean to hesitate, but 迟疑 emphasizes pause due to doubt or uncertainty, while 犹豫 can imply indecisiveness.: to hesitate

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 片刻 (a moment) or 不 (not), e.g., 他迟疑了片刻 (He hesitated for a moment).

Common mistakes

Don't use 迟疑 for simple indecision like choosing what to eat; use 犹豫 instead.

Example Sentences

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他 迟疑 了一下，才走进房间。

He hesitated for a moment before entering the room.

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Words Containing 迟疑

• 毫不迟疑 毫不迟疑 háo bù chí yí: without the slightest hesitation

Child Words of 迟疑

• 迟 迟 chí: late
• 疑 疑 yí: to doubt