敨 (tǒu) - To spread out & to unfold

敨Tone 3

tǒu ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

婷婉

敨 · tǒu

To spread out;

to unfold;

to open up;

to smooth out (regional dialect, especially in Min and Hakka languages).

To spread outto unfoldto open up

Usage highlights

Spread outSmooth outUnfold paperOpen up flowersAir out clothesStraighten out

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please spread out the clothes to dry (敨开衫裤来晾).
  • He unfolded the letter carefully (佢小心敨开封信).
  • The flower buds are opening up (花蕾正敨开).
  • Smooth out the wrinkled paper(把纸敨平)

Collocations

  • Spread out(敨开)
  • Smooth out(敨平)
  • Unfold paper(敨纸)
  • Open up flowers(敨花)
  • Air out clothes(敨衫)
  • Straighten out(敨直)

Idioms

  • Spread wings and soar(敨翅高飞)
  • Open heart and speak frankly(敨心见诚)
  • Smooth out difficulties(敨难解困)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Minnan (Southern Min) and Hakka dialects, not commonly found in standard Mandarin.
  • Often appears in regional folk songs and colloquial expressions describing physical actions of opening or smoothing.
  • Represents the linguistic diversity of Chinese dialects beyond standard Mandarin.

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