cù​jí

to hesitate to advance

  • created sense approved 蹙蹐 · cù​jí · to hesitate to advance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    蹙蹐

    cù​jí

    to hesitate to advance

    To take short, cautious steps; to be hesitant to move forward or show reluctance to proceed.

    蹙 (literal) → 蹙 · cù · respectful 蹐 (literal) → 蹐 · jí · to walk with small steps

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