舕 (tàn) - To stick out the tongue & to lick.

舕Tone 4

tàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

舕 · tàn

To stick out the tongue;

to lick.

To stick out the tongueto lick.

Usage highlights

Stick out tongueLick lipsLick cleanLick woundTongue sticking out

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The dog licked its bowl clean (狗把碗舕干净).
  • The child stuck out his tongue playfully (孩子顽皮地舕舌头).
  • The cat licked its paw (猫舕爪子).

Collocations

  • Stick out tongue(舕舌)
  • Lick lips(舕唇)
  • Lick clean(舕净)
  • Lick wound(舕伤)
  • Tongue sticking out(舌头舕出)

Idioms

  • Lick the wound and endure the pain(舕伤忍痛)
  • Stick out tongue in surprise(惊而舕舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • Often used to describe animal behavior or figurative human actions involving the tongue.

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