seoi1摔
Jyutpingseoi1
Yalesēui
Definition
To throw down, trip, or cause someone to fall by manipulating their center of gravity.
colloquialdaily actionssports
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of martial arts or wrestling to describe the specific action of throwing an opponent to the ground. It implies a deliberate, forceful maneuver rather than an accidental slip or fall. In casual conversation, people often prefer using the verb 掟 when talking about throwing objects, but 摔 is reserved for physical combat or grappling scenarios.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跌, which describes the state of falling down or tripping accidentally. 摔 requires an active agent causing another person to fall, whereas 跌 is usually intransitive.
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