Definition
迟疑不决 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning 'hesitant and unable to make a decision'. It describes a state of prolonged indecision, often with a sense of anxiety or doubt. Unlike the simpler 犹豫 ('to hesitate'), 迟疑不决 emphasizes the failure to reach a conclusion. You can use it to describe a person's behavior or a situation where no decision is made.
f.e.
hesitant and unable to decideirresolutewavering
Examples
- 迟疑不决，。Tā chí yí bú, cuòguò le zuì hǎo de jīhuì.He was indecisive and missed the best opportunity.
- ，迟疑不决。Miànduì zhège xuǎnzé, tā chí yí bú le hěn jiǔ.Faced with this choice, she hesitated for a long time without deciding.
- 迟疑不决。chí yí bú de tàidu zhǐ huì ràng wèntí gèng fùzá.An indecisive attitude will only make the problem more complicated.
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