The Chinese word 犹豫不决 is formed by combining the existing term 犹豫, meaning "to hesitate", with the phrase 不决, meaning "not to decide". 犹豫 originates from characters historically linked to cautious or erratic behavior, while 不决 directly negates decision-making. This concatenation creates a compound that emphasizes indecisiveness by layering negation onto the core concept of hesitation.