滚 (gǔn) - to roll & to boil

滚Tone 3

gǔn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

滚 · gǔn

to roll;

to boil;

to get lost (slang);

to tumble;

to revolve.

to rollto boilto get lost (slang)

Usage highlights

to rollto boilGet lost!rolling stoneto roll overrolling pin

Synonyms

  • 转— to turn, to revolve
  • 翻— to turn over, to roll over

Antonyms

  • 停— to stop (antonym to rolling motion)
  • 静— still, quiet (antonym to boiling/rolling)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ball rolled down the hill (球滚下山).
  • The water is boiling (水滚了).
  • Get lost!(滚开!)
  • The car rolled over (汽车滚翻了).

Collocations

  • to roll(滚动)
  • to boil(滚沸)
  • Get lost!(滚蛋!)
  • rolling stone(滚石)
  • to roll over(翻滚)
  • rolling pin(擀面棍)

Idioms

  • Rolling up one's sleeves(滚鞍下马)
  • Rolling in money(滚瓜溜圆)
  • To flee in a panic(滚汤泼雪)
  • Muddy and messy(滚瓜烂熟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted water boiling and rolling, later extended to general rolling motion.
  • In modern slang, used as a strong, rude command meaning 'get lost' or 'scram'.
  • Appears in the name of the famous rock band 'Rolling Stones' (滚石乐队).

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