支支吾吾

zhī zhī wú wú

Dictionary entry

to hem and haw

What does 支支吾吾 mean?

支支吾吾 (zhī zhī wú wú) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to hem and haw

2to stall

3to stammer

4to mumble

5to falter

Character breakdown

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支Zhīsurname Zhi 吾Wúsurname Wu

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How to pronounce 支支吾吾

支支吾吾

zhī zhī wú wú

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