徘徊 meaning and pronunciation

徘徊
Simplified/traditional word

徘徊 English definition

pái huái
  • to dither
  • to hesitate
  • to pace back and forth
  • by ext. to hover around
  • to linger

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  • 徘 (pái): irresolute;
  • 徊 (huái): to dither; to hesitate; to pace back and forth; irresolute;