滯 Stroke Order

滯 (zhì) 1. To stagnate, to be not flowing, to be inflexible. 2. To be left behind or omitted. 1. To stagnate, not to flow, inflexible: Stop stagnation. Retain stagnation. Stagnation in sales. Stagnation in vacancy. Stuck stagnation. Stagnation during childbirth (more than 30 hours during labor). 2. To be omitted: "There are left-behind ears." 滯 (zhì) [verb] [Original meaning]: Water flow not smooth. [Character formation]: Phonetic-semantic compound. From water, with sound. 1. Same as original meaning (Stagnant) References: - "Shuo Wen": 滯 means to condense. - "Zhou Li": Things that are rare and have stagnation. - "Chu Ci": To stay in the water and become stagnant. - "Huai Nan Zi": Flow yet not stagnate. 2. Overstock, long-term accumulation not processed. References: - "Zhou Li": To collect the goods not sold, the stock stuck in people's usage. - "New Tang Book": The Ministry of Personnel has unresolved cases, which should be dealt with. Example: Stagnation in jail (cases that are piled up or delayed without decision); Stagnation in lawsuit (piled-up lawsuits); Stagnation in goods (stocks piled up). 3. To stop; to be blocked; to be motionless; to be at a standstill. References: - "Huai Nan Zi": Thus, able to make the heavens operate and the earth stagnate, wheels turn without waste. Example: Stagnation in use (stop using); Stagnation in congestion (blocked, not smooth); Stagnation in crossing (blockage); Stagnation in discharge (blocked; unable to vent). 4. To smolder. References: - "Guo Yu": Qi does not sink and stagnate. Note: "accumulation." - Song, Su Shi: Gaining this fine work, all day long happily, smoldered with bitterness melted away. Example: Stagnation in thought (thoughts stuck in the heart); Stagnation in anger (accumulated anger); Stagnation in qi (blocked air); Stagnation in resentment (accumulated resentment). 5. To condense, to coagulate. References: - "Lu Ji": Much smoldered thought, placing wine and banquet to rejoice. Example: Stagnant thoughts (condensed thoughts in the heart); Stagnant blood (stagnant blood); Stagnation at the bottom (condensed). 6. To be trapped; to be suppressed. References: - "Nan Shu": You are to be rich and noble, which should not be long trapped or oppressed. Example: Stagnation in feather (metaphor for being in a predicament unable to show talent); Stagnation in suppression (being oppressed). 7. To temporarily stay at a place; to linger. References: - "Yao Hu": A few nights will linger because of the moon over the three rivers. Example: Stagnation in pleasures (long-winded and lingering; long rain without stopping); Stagnation in travel (long stay without returning); Stagnation in guests (someone who has been in a low position for too long without promotion). 8. To be left behind; to be omitted. References: - "Poetry / Xiaoya / Da Tian": There are left-behind ears. Example: Stagnation in talent (omitted and unused talent). 滯 (zhì) [adjective] 1. Long, long-term. References: - "Guo Yu": Dare to say long accumulation to relieve the tasks. Note: "long." - "Later Han": Dizziness from prolonged illness, unable to wait long. Example: Stagnation in disease (chronic illness); Stagnation in service (long-term service). 2. Slow response; lacking vitality, spirit, or effectiveness. References: - "Jin History": You are young, but your heart's strength is very sluggish. Example: Stagnation in rolling (clumsy in speech and action); Stagnation in effort (not nimble). 3. Stubborn; obstinate. References: - Ming, Lu Kun: Good conscience does not stagnate in seen and heard matters, but does not leave seen and heard. Example: Stagnation in obstinacy (stubborn and unchangeable). 4. Abstruse; difficult to understand. References: - "Nan Shu": Hong Zheng is good at obscure sayings, both understanding Buddhist texts, even the most virtuous renowned monks ask difficult questions. Example: Stagnation in rules (difficult to resolve laws); Stagnation in meanings (difficult meanings).