() — (literary, stative verb/adverb) slow; slowly; gently

Definition

Literary word for 'slow / slowly' — used in writing, not in everyday speech, and often pairs with 步 or 行 to describe gentle movement.

(literary, stative verb/adverb) slowslowlygently

Examples

  • Wēi fēng xú lái, dài lái yì sī liáng yì.
    A gentle breeze came slowly, bringing a hint of coolness.
  • Tā xú bù zǒu guò cháng láng.
    He walked slowly through the long corridor.
  • Lǎo rén xú háng zài tián jiān xiǎo lù shang.
    The old man walked slowly along the path through the fields.

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