跁 (bà) - To crouch & to squat

跁Tone 4

bà ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

跁 · bà

To crouch;

to squat;

to bend down;

also refers to a crouching posture.

To crouchto squatto bend down

Usage highlights

Crouch downCrouching postureCrouch and leapCrouch and waitSquatting position

Synonyms

  • 蹲— to squat
  • 伏— to lie prostrate; to crouch
  • 蜷— to curl up; to huddle

Antonyms

  • 站— to stand
  • 立— to stand upright

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tiger crouched before leaping (老虎跁伏着).
  • He squatted down to tie his shoes (他跁下系鞋带).
  • The cat was crouching in the grass (猫在草丛中跁着).

Collocations

  • Crouch down(跁下)
  • Crouching posture(跁姿)
  • Crouch and leap(跁跃)
  • Crouch and wait(跁伏等待)
  • Squatting position(跁位)

Idioms

  • Crouching tiger, hidden dragon(跁虎藏龙)
  • Crouch and spring(跁跃而起)
  • Crouch in ambush(跁伏待机)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts a physical posture of bending or crouching, often associated with animals or martial stances.
  • In martial arts contexts, it can refer to low, stable stances used for defense or preparation to strike.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical literature and specialized contexts.

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