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Definition
Somersault or flip; an athletic move where a person rotates in the air.
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How it's used
Often used with the verb 打 to describe the action of performing the flip. It is a common term in gymnastics and martial arts contexts, but also frequently heard when describing children playing or showing off physical agility.
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He loved doing somersaults in the park when he was a kid.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 翻筋斗, which is a more general term for tumbling or somersaulting that does not necessarily imply the specific acrobatic rotation of an air-borne flip.
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Grammar guides
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