徘徊不前 — “To hesitate and not move forward”
徘徊不前 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hesitate and not move forward”. To be indecisive and unable to make progress. Literally, “Hesitate and not advance”.
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面对职业生涯的十字路口，他徘徊不前，迟迟做不出决定
Facing a crossroads in his career, he hesitated and couldn't move forward, delaying making a decision.
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Open the tool →Questions about 徘徊不前
What does 徘徊不前 mean?
徘徊不前 (pái huái bù qián) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hesitate and not move forward”.
How do you pronounce 徘徊不前?
徘徊不前 is pronounced pái huái bù qián in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 徘徊不前 literally mean?
Literally, 徘徊不前 means “Hesitate and not advance”. It is used to mean “to hesitate and not move forward”.
What is the Chinese definition of 徘徊不前?
徘徊：来回地行走。犹豫不决，停步不前。比喻总在一个地点不能前进