蹲 (dūn) - To squat & to crouch

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dūn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

蹲 · dūn

To squat;

to crouch;

to stay in one place without moving;

to wait idly.

To squatto crouchto stay in one place without moving

Usage highlights

Squat downCrouch positionSquatting tigerSquat and waitSquatting jumpSquatting toilet

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 站— to stand
  • 立— to stand erect
  • 走— to walk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He squatted down to tie his shoes (蹲下系鞋带).
  • The cat crouched in the grass (猫蹲在草丛里).
  • Don't just squat there doing nothing (别蹲在那里无所事事).
  • The soldiers were lying in ambush (士兵们蹲伏着埋伏).

Collocations

  • Squat down(蹲下)
  • Crouch position(蹲姿)
  • Squatting tiger(蹲虎)
  • Squat and wait(蹲守)
  • Squatting jump(蹲跳)
  • Squatting toilet(蹲厕)

Idioms

  • Crouching tiger, hidden dragon(卧虎藏龙)
  • Squatting by the stump waiting for rabbits(守株待兔)
  • Squatting like a bell, steady as a mountain(蹲钟如山)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 蹲 depicts a person in a squatting position, one of the basic human postures.
  • In Chinese martial arts, squatting stances are fundamental training positions for building leg strength and stability.
  • Squatting toilets are common in traditional Chinese restroom facilities.
  • The posture can symbolize patience, waiting, or readiness in various cultural contexts.

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