Definition
踹 (chuài) means to kick forcefully, often with the sole of the foot, or to trample/stomp. It implies a heavier, more aggressive action than 踢 (tī, the general word for kick), and is more forceful than 踩 (cǎi, to step on). It can also mean to tread on something, as in trampling grass.
verb
to kickto trampleto tread on
Easily confused
- 喘chuǎnlook-aliketo gasp for breath; to pant; to breathe heavily
- 揣chuāilook-aliketo estimate; to guess; to surmise
- 端duānlook-aliketo hold (a cup, bowl, etc.) level with both hands; to carry (in both hands)
Examples
- 踹。Tā yì jiǎo jiù bǎ mén chuài kāi le.He kicked the door open with one kick.
- 踹，。Bié chuài cǎodì, xiǎo cǎo huì shòushāng de.Don't trample the grass; the grass will get hurt.
- 踹。Tā shēngqì de chuài le zhuōzi yì jiǎo.He angrily kicked the table.
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