(dūn) - To set down heavily & to thump or thud something down

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dūn | 19 strokes | radical:

· dūn

To set down heavily;

to thump or thud something down;

to drop with a heavy impact.

To set down heavilyto thump or thud something downto drop with a heavy impact.

Usage highlights

To drop heavilyTo slam downHeavy impact soundTo thump downTo set down with forceDrop and thud

Synonyms

  • to pause; to stamp (foot); similar sound and some overlapping meaning in forceful placement
  • to smash; to pound; involves forceful impact

Antonyms

  • 轻放to place gently; to set down lightly
  • to hold up; to support

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He dropped the heavy box with a thud (把箱子重重地蹾在地上).
  • The angry customer slammed the goods on the counter (把货物蹾在柜台上).
  • She set the heavy pot down hard on the stove (把锅蹾在炉子上).

Collocations

  • To drop heavily(蹾在地上)
  • To slam down(蹾在桌上)
  • Heavy impact sound(蹾的一声)
  • To thump down(蹾了一下)
  • To set down with force(用力蹾)
  • Drop and thud(蹾响)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character vividly depicts the action and sound of something heavy being dropped or set down forcefully.
  • Commonly used in descriptive contexts to emphasize the weight and impact of an object being placed heavily.
  • Often appears in narratives to create auditory imagery of heavy objects hitting surfaces.

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