Definition
彷徨 is a literary verb describing a state of deep indecision or uncertainty — both physically pacing and emotionally wavering. You'll encounter it in formal or introspective writing, not casual speech.
v
to hesitateto waver (literary)
Examples
- 彷徨，。Tā zài rénshēng de shízìlùkǒu páng huáng, bù zhīdào gāi xuǎnzé nǎ tiáo lù.He hesitated at the crossroads of life, not knowing which road to choose.
- ，彷徨。Miànduì zhège zhòngyào de juédìng, tā nèixīn páng huáng bùyǐ.Facing this important decision, his heart was full of hesitation.
- 彷徨，。Tā zhàn zài ménkǒu páng huáng piànkè, zuìhòu háishì zhuǎnshēn líkāi le.She stood at the door hesitating for a moment, then finally turned and left.
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