dan3扽
Jyutpingdan3
Yaledan
Definition
To bump, bob, or shake up and down.
- to bump or bob up and down; to shake or jolt violently
- to shake something up and down to remove whatever is clinging to it
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
Primarily describes vertical, jarring movement rather than side to side shaking. It is frequently used to complain about uncomfortable vehicle rides on uneven roads or to describe the physical action of shaking a container to settle or remove its contents. The word carries a sense of physical impact or unpleasant vibration.
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Common phrases
bumpy enough to cause dizziness
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搖, which implies a more gentle or rhythmic side to side swaying motion. 扽 specifically focuses on the vertical, often forceful, jolting motion.
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Grammar guides
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