停滞不前

停滞不前停滯不前 tíng zhì qián ㄊㄧㄥˊ ㄓˋ ㄅㄨˋ ㄑㄧㄢˊ ting4 zai6 bat1 cin4

  • stuck and not moving forward (idiom); stagnant
  • in a rut
  • at a standstill

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 停 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 阿尔及尔从不停滞不前。 Algiers never stands still.

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