ci3踅
Jyutpingci3
Yalechi
Definition
To walk on one leg; to hop on one foot.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the uneven, lopsided gait of someone favoring one leg due to pain or injury. It captures the rhythmic, bobbing motion of a limp rather than just the state of being injured. It is almost always used in the reduplicated form 踅吓踅吓 to emphasize the repetitive, unsteady nature of the movement.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general verbs for walking like 行. It is strictly reserved for describing a limp or an unsteady gait caused by physical impairment.
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