English–Chinese
“loiter” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpái huái
Example
小区门口有人在徘徊。xiǎo qū mén kǒu yǒu rén zài pái huái
Someone is loitering at the entrance to the residential area.
How to say “loiter” in Chinese
“Loiter” in Chinese is 徘徊 (pái huái).
Repeated movement within a limited area, often showing that a person has no clear destination or cannot decide what to do.
Example sentences with 徘徊
病人深夜在病房走廊徘徊，看起来很不安。bìng rén shēn yè zài bìng fáng zǒu láng pái huái kàn qǐ lái hěn bù ān
The patient was loitering in the hospital ward corridor late at night and looked very uneasy.
Tips for using 徘徊
- In everyday Chinese, remaining around a specific place without a clear purpose can sound concerning rather than like neutral casual walking, especially in a security-related context.