dim3踮
Jyutpingdim3
Yaledim
Definition
To stand on tiptoe; to lift the heels and balance on the toes.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
踮 is almost exclusively used with the verb complement 起 and the noun 腳 or 腳尖. It describes the specific physical action of elevating the heels to gain height or to move silently. While it is a standard verb, it is frequently replaced in casual speech by the more descriptive phrase 趷高腳.
Examples
He stood on his tiptoes to look into the room.
Related words
Common phrases
to stand on tiptoe
to stand on the tips of one's toes
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 踮 with the similar sounding 掂, which means to touch or to be okay. Ensure you use the foot radical to indicate the action of standing on tiptoes.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
