bit6蹩
Jyutpingbit6
Yalebiht
Definition
To sprain one's ankle or foot.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the compound form 蹩親 to describe the action of spraining a limb. It functions as a resultative verb construction where the second syllable indicates the occurrence of the injury. While it can technically refer to other joints, it is most commonly associated with the ankle or foot.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word as a standalone verb; it must be followed by the particle 親 to indicate the completion or result of the sprain. Learners often confuse it with 扭親, which is a more general term for spraining any body part, whereas 蹩 is specifically tied to the leg or foot.
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Grammar guides
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