dang1蹬
Jyutpingdang1
Yaledāng
Definition
To extend the leg hard, or to kick with the sole.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of pushing or thrusting with the sole of the foot rather than a swinging kick. It is frequently used in contexts involving physical exercise, stretching, or forcefully pushing objects away with one's feet. The character is often interchangeable with 𨅝 in informal writing, though 蹬 is more standard in dictionaries.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 踢, which is a general term for kicking. 蹬 specifically implies using the sole of the foot to push or thrust, whereas 踢 usually involves the toe or the side of the foot to strike something.
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