迟疑
遲疑chí yí
HSK 6
to hesitate
verb
Example Sentences
她在决定的时候有些迟疑。
tāzài juédìng de shíhòu yǒuxiē chíyí 。
She hesitated a bit while making the decision.
他在回答问题时表现得很迟疑。
tāzài huídá wèntí shí biǎoxiàn déhěn chíyí 。
He appeared very hesitant while answering the question.
如果你迟疑，机会可能会溜走。
rúguǒ nǐ chíyí ， jīhuì kěnéng huì liūzǒu 。
If you hesitate, the opportunity may slip away.
Individual Characters
Words with similar meanings
犹豫yóuyù
to hesitate
犹豫 (yóuyù) implies a state of indecision or uncertainty, often used in similar contexts as 迟疑 but can suggest a slightly deeper level of doubt.
踌躇chóuchú
to hesitate
踌躇 (chóuchú) conveys a sense of lingering or waiting before taking action, often reflecting more contemplation compared to 迟疑.
Words Starting With 迟
Words Ending With 疑
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