dap6𢱕
Jyutpingdap6
Yaledahp
Definition
To beat, strike, or hit; to hang down or droop; to get wet or drenched.
- to beat; to hit; to strike; to hammer
- to hang down; to droop
- to get wet; to drench; to soak
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Primarily used to describe the action of striking with a fist or dropping something downward, such as lowering one's head or gaze. It carries a sense of force or intentional downward movement. When describing getting wet, it specifically refers to being drenched by heavy rain, often used in the form 𢱕濕.
Examples
He keeps beating his chest, looking very unhappy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揼, which is often used for hammering or pounding with a tool. While they share similar meanings of striking, 𢱕 is more focused on the physical act of beating or the downward motion of body parts.
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