徘徊观望 — “To hesitate and observe”
徘徊观望 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hesitate and observe”. To waver and be indecisive, watching without taking action. Literally, “Pace back and forth and observe”.
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徘徊观望 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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面对新的挑战，他没有立即行动，而是在那里徘徊观望，不知道该如何是好
Facing the new challenge, he did not act immediately, but instead hesitated and observed, unsure of what to do.
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What does 徘徊观望 mean?
徘徊观望 (pái huái guān wàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to hesitate and observe”.
How do you pronounce 徘徊观望?
徘徊观望 is pronounced pái huái guān wàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 徘徊观望 literally mean?
Literally, 徘徊观望 means “Pace back and forth and observe”. It is used to mean “to hesitate and observe”.
What is the Chinese definition of 徘徊观望?
徘徊：来回地行走。形容应该决断时犹豫的样子