踹 (chuài) - To kick forcefully with the sole of the & to tread heavily

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chuài ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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踹 · chuài

To kick forcefully with the sole of the foot;

to tread heavily;

to trample.

To kick forcefully with the sole of theto tread heavilyto trample.

Usage highlights

Kick openKick downTread heavilyKick awayKick the doorKick someone out

Synonyms

  • 踢— to kick (general term)
  • 蹬— to tread; to pedal
  • 踏— to step on; to tread

Antonyms

  • 扶— to support; to help up
  • 拉— to pull; to assist

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He kicked the door open (踹开门).
  • She accidentally stepped in the mud (踹进泥里).
  • The horse kicked its hind legs (马踹后腿).
  • He was kicked out of the group (被踹出群).

Collocations

  • Kick open(踹开)
  • Kick down(踹倒)
  • Tread heavily(踹踏)
  • Kick away(踹走)
  • Kick the door(踹门)
  • Kick someone out(踹人)

Idioms

  • Kick and punch(拳打脚踹)
  • Trample underfoot(踹于脚下)
  • Kick to the ground(踹倒在地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in martial arts contexts to describe powerful kicking techniques.
  • In modern slang, used metaphorically to mean 'expel' or 'dismiss' someone from a group.
  • Considered a forceful, sometimes violent action in Chinese culture.

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