Definition
犹豫 (yóu yù) is the common word for 'hesitant, indecisive' — it describes a state of being unable to decide. 迟疑 (chí yí) is a near-synonym but focuses more on a brief pause or delay before acting, while 犹豫 covers longer indecision. The phrase 犹豫不决 (yóu yù bù jué) is a stronger, more emphatic version.
adjective
hesitantindecisive
Easily confused
- 由于yóu yúsound-alike(preposition) due to, because of
- 忧郁yōu yùsound-alikemelancholy; depressed; dejected
Examples
- ，犹豫。Duì shìfǒu jiēshòu zhège gōngzuò, tā yǒuxiē yóu yù.He is somewhat hesitant about whether to accept this job.
- 犹豫，。yóu yù le hǎo yíhuìr, tā cái kāikǒu shuōhuà.After hesitating for a while, he finally spoke.
- ，犹豫。Zuò juédìng yào guǒduàn, bú yào yóu yù tài jiǔ.When making a decision, be decisive; don't hesitate too long.
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