趔趔趄趄 — “To stumble, totter, or stagger”
趔趔趄趄 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stumble, totter, or stagger”. To walk unsteadily, often as if about to fall. Literally, “Stumble and totter”.
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Origin and Story of 趔趔趄趄
Jia Baoyu returned from outside. Seeing that Xiren and Qingwen were both absent, he wanted tea and a bath.
Xiao Hong immediately came forward to offer her service eagerly. Baoyu found it strange, but having no other maids to call upon, he had to make do.
Just then, Qiuwen and Bihen entered, laughing and chatting, jointly carrying a bucket of water. They were stumbling and tottering as they walked. Xiao Hong, understanding the situation, wisely stepped away.
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What does 趔趔趄趄 mean?
趔趔趄趄 (liè liè qie jū) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to stumble, totter, or stagger”.
How do you pronounce 趔趔趄趄?
趔趔趄趄 is pronounced liè liè qie jū in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 趔趔趄趄 literally mean?
Literally, 趔趔趄趄 means “Stumble and totter”. It is used to mean “to stumble, totter, or stagger”.
Where does 趔趔趄趄 come from?
趔趔趄趄 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 趔趔趄趄?
身子歪斜，行路不稳的样子