蹺 (qiāo) - To raise (foot/leg) & to stand on tiptoe

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蹺 · qiāo

To raise (foot/leg);

to stand on tiptoe;

to walk on stilts;

to lift up.

To raise (foot/leg)to stand on tiptoeto walk on stilts

Usage highlights

Stilt walkingRaise one's legStand on tiptoeLift upHigh stiltsCross legs

Synonyms

  • 抬— to lift, raise
  • 举— to lift, hold up
  • 踮— to stand on tiptoe

Antonyms

  • 放— to put down, release
  • 落— to fall, descend
  • 踏— to step on, tread

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He raised his leg to step over the fence (跷起腿).
  • The child stood on tiptoe to see the parade (跷起脚).
  • They performed stilt walking during the festival (踩高跷).
  • She lifted her eyebrows in surprise (跷起眉毛).

Collocations

  • Stilt walking(踩高跷)
  • Raise one's leg(跷腿)
  • Stand on tiptoe(跷脚)
  • Lift up(跷起)
  • High stilts(高跷)
  • Cross legs(跷二郎腿)

Idioms

  • To die unexpectedly(跷辫子)
  • Strange and bizarre(跷蹊古怪)
  • Walking on stilts and performing(踩跷表演)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with traditional Chinese folk performances, particularly stilt walking during festivals.
  • Used in martial arts terminology for leg techniques and stances.
  • The character appears in colloquial expressions describing unusual or suspicious situations.

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