徬
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Meaning: irresolute
💡 Imagine a person (彳) standing sideways (旁) at a fork, unable to choose.
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Character Story & Explanation
徬 (páng) is an ancient character meaning 'irresolute' or 'hesitant'. It depicts a person standing by the road (彳) with a side (旁) phonetic element, suggesting indecision at a crossroads. This character is rarely used today but appears in classical texts, often paired with 徨 (huáng) in the compound 徬徨 (páng huáng), meaning 'to pace back and forth' or 'to be anxious'.
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