hoeng3 hau6 king1向後傾向后倾
Jyutpinghoeng3 hau6 king1
Yaleheung hauh kīng
Definition
To lean backwards.
neutraldaily actionsbody
How it's used
Describes a physical state of tilting or inclining away from the front. It is frequently used to describe furniture that is unstable or a posture that lacks proper balance. The phrase is neutral and works equally well in casual conversation and formal descriptions of movement or objects.
Examples
The chair is very old, it leans backwards when you sit on it.
Don't lean your body backwards while you are exercising.
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Grammar guides
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