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Today, we explore the idiom 「趑趄不前」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.
Hesitate: hesitate and dare not move forward. Describes hesitation and fear in moving forward.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
zī jū bù qián
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
ji1 jeui1 bat1 chin4
Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.
