dou3 deng3倒掟
Jyutpingdou3 deng3
Yaledou deng
Definition
Hanging upside down.
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How it's used
Describes a physical orientation where the head or top part is facing downwards. It is frequently used for animals like bats or when children play with toys in an inverted position. Unlike formal terms for inversion, this carries a very visual and active sense of being suspended or held in that state.
Examples
The bat is sleeping hanging upside down on the tree.
Why do you want to play with the doll by hanging it upside down?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 倒轉, which generally means to flip something over or reverse its direction. 倒掟 specifically implies a state of hanging or being suspended in an upside-down position.
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Grammar guides
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