(dàng) - To fall & to stumble

Tone 4

dàng | 12 strokes | radical:

· dàng

To fall;

to stumble;

to trip;

to rush;

to run quickly;

to pass through.

To fallto stumbleto trip

Usage highlights

Stumble and fallPass through swiftlyRush forwardTime fliesTrip overRun quickly

Synonyms

  • to fall, to stumble
  • to trip, to stumble
  • to rush, to charge

Antonyms

  • to stand (opposite of falling)
  • stable, steady (opposite of stumbling)
  • to stop (opposite of rushing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stumbled and fell on the road (在路上逿了一跤).
  • The river flows rapidly through the gorge (河水逿过峡谷).
  • Time passes swiftly (时光逿逝).
  • She rushed through the crowd (她逿过人群).

Collocations

  • Stumble and fall(逿跌)
  • Pass through swiftly(逿过)
  • Rush forward(逿进)
  • Time flies(逿逝)
  • Trip over(逿倒)
  • Run quickly(逿跑)

Idioms

  • Stumble and fall repeatedly(逿跌不止)
  • Time flies like an arrow(时光逿逝如箭)
  • Rush through wind and fire(逿风火)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It carries connotations of both accidental falling and intentional rushing movement.
  • In historical contexts, it sometimes appears in descriptions of military movements or natural phenomena.

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