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徜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
徜chángto linger, to walk back and forthv, 11 strokes, radical 彳
徜chángsit cross-leggedunknown, 11 strokes, radical 彳
徜chángwalk back and forthunknown, 11 strokes, radical 彳
cháng(chang2) T2
  1. 1to linger, to walk back and forth
  2. 2sit cross-legged
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March 24, 2026

徜cháng(chang2)

The character 徜 (cháng) means to linger or to walk back and forth. It often conveys a sense of leisurely movement, such as pacing or sitting cross-legged in a relaxed manner. This character can also suggest a contemplative or reflective state during the act of walking.

Strokes11Radical彳
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the act of lingering or pacing is often associated with contemplation and connection to nature, reflecting the importance of mindfulness in daily life. This character can evoke images of scholars in ancient China walking back and forth while pondering their writings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person named Chang who loves to take leisurely strolls in the park, often walking back and forth while lost in thought. The character 徜 has a 'walking' component (走) which visually represents movement, helping you remember its meaning.

Meanings of 徜

cháng(chang2)
1to linger, to walk back and forth
2sit cross-legged
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About 徜

徜Simplified
11Strokes
彳Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 徜

Quick Contrast

徘徊 (pái huái) - use 徜 (cháng) for leisurely, reflective pacing rather than the more anxious or restless connotation of 徘徊.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 徜 with similar-sounding words. This character is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts, so it may sound formal in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 徜徜 (chángcháng), meaning to linger or meander.

HSK Study Tips

Although 徜 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 6 words related to movement and reflection. Focus on understanding its nuances in context, as it may appear in more advanced texts discussing nature or philosophical themes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 徜 with 走 (zǒu), mistakenly using it to describe fast walking. Always remember that 徜 implies a slower, more reflective pace, as in 'to linger' or 'to wander.'

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Etymology of 徜

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 彳 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.

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step

Semantic (meaning)彳
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Phonetic (sound)尚
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Case file: 徜

Phonosemantic compound. 彳 represents the meaning and 尚 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half彳 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尚 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaystep
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 徜?

Decomposition of 徜

IDS Structure⿰彳尚
徜Full Character
=
彳chi4
left
尚Shang4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 徜?

How to say to linger, to walk back and forth in Chinese

“to linger, to walk back and forth” in Chinese is徜cháng

The character 徜 (cháng) means to linger or to walk back and forth. It often conveys a sense of leisurely movement, such as pacing or sitting cross-legged in a relaxed manner. This character can also suggest a contemplative or reflective state during the act of walking.

When to use 徜

Be careful not to confuse 徜 with similar-sounding words. This character is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts, so it may sound formal in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 徜徜 (chángcháng), meaning to linger or meander.

徜 or something close to it

徘徊 (pái huái) - use 徜 (cháng) for leisurely, reflective pacing rather than the more anxious or restless connotation of 徘徊.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 徜 with 走 (zǒu), mistakenly using it to describe fast walking. Always remember that 徜 implies a slower, more reflective pace, as in 'to linger' or 'to wander.'

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徜

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Grammar Patterns of 徜

徜 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 3

Complete the Sentence

想象一下那长长的金色海滩吧,在那里你可以独自____徉。

Imagine long golden beaches where you can wander in solitude.

Example Sentences for 徜 (2)

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想象一下那长长的金色海滩吧,在那里你可以独自徜徉。

xiǎng xiàng yī xià nà cháng cháng de jīn sè hǎi tān bā, , zài nà lǐ nǐ kě yǐ dú zì cháng。

Imagine long golden beaches where you can wander in solitude.
2
我颇喜欢在乡间独自徜徉.

wǒ pō xǐ huān zài xiāng jiān dú zì cháng yáng.

I am rather fond of a solitary stroll in the country.

Word Family of 徜

Words Containing This Character2
徜徉to linger
徜chángsit cross-legged
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Compound Meaning

What does 徜徉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 徜

While 徜 emphasizes leisurely and reflective walking, other words like 走 (zǒu) simply mean to walk in a general sense.

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