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跺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
跺duòto stamp the feetv, 13 strokes, radical 足, rank #27189, Very Hard
duò(duo4) T4
  1. 1to stamp the feet
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March 24, 2026

跺(跥)duò(duo4)

The character 跺 (duò) means to stamp or stamp down with the feet. It is often used in contexts expressing frustration or impatience, typically involving a physical action of stomping, which can convey strong emotions or urgency in a situation.

Strokes13Radical足Frequency#27189DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, physically expressing emotions through actions like stomping can be more common than in some Western cultures, where verbal expression is often prioritized. This character captures a moment of emotional intensity in a way that is culturally significant.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person who is so frustrated that they start to stomp their feet on the ground. The character 跺 has the foot radical 足 (zú) at the bottom, reminding you that this action involves your feet. The pronunciation 'duò' sounds like 'door,' and you can visualize someone stomping at a door to get attention.

Meanings of 跺

duò(duo4)
1to stamp the feet
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About 跺

跺Simplified
跥Traditional
13Strokes
足Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 跺

Quick Contrast

跺 (duò) vs 踏 (tà) — use 跺 for stamping down with emphasis or frustration, while 踏 refers to stepping or treading lightly.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 跺 with similar-sounding words; its usage is mainly informal. It often collocates with expressions of emotions, such as frustration or impatience. The tone is crucial—make sure to use the falling tone (duò) to avoid misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 跺 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 2 verbs like 听 (tīng, to listen) and 说 (shuō, to speak) in that it describes an action. Students should focus on the physical action aspect of this verb, as it helps enhance their vocabulary related to movement and emotion.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 跺 with other foot-related verbs like 踏 (tà), which can lead to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我想要踏我的脚' (I want to step my feet) instead of '我想要跺我的脚' (I want to stamp my feet) changes the meaning significantly.

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Etymology of 跺

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 朵 represents the sound. Simplified form of 跥.

Memory Hint

foot

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)朵
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Case file: 跺

Phonosemantic compound. 足 represents the meaning and 朵 represents the sound. Simplified form of 跥.

  1. 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half朵 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfoot
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 跺

IDS Structure⿰足朵
跺Full Character
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足ju4
left
朵duo3
right
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How to say to stamp the feet in Chinese

“to stamp the feet” in Chinese is跺duò

The character 跺 (duò) means to stamp or stamp down with the feet. It is often used in contexts expressing frustration or impatience, typically involving a physical action of stomping, which can convey strong emotions or urgency in a situation.

When to use 跺

Be careful not to confuse 跺 with similar-sounding words; its usage is mainly informal. It often collocates with expressions of emotions, such as frustration or impatience. The tone is crucial—make sure to use the falling tone (duò) to avoid misunderstandings.

跺 or something close to it

跺 (duò) vs 踏 (tà) — use 跺 for stamping down with emphasis or frustration, while 踏 refers to stepping or treading lightly.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 跺 with other foot-related verbs like 踏 (tà), which can lead to incorrect usage. For instance, saying '我想要踏我的脚' (I want to step my feet) instead of '我想要跺我的脚' (I want to stamp my feet) changes the meaning significantly.

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Grammar Patterns of 跺

跺 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

军官____跺靴子：“小姐，别对我无礼。”

The officer stamped his boot. "Don't be insolent with me, mademoiselle."

Example Sentences for 跺 (5)

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军官跺跺靴子：“小姐，别对我无礼。”

jūn guān duò duò xuē zǐ：“ ：“ xiǎo， jiě ， bié duì wǒ。”

The officer stamped his boot. "Don't be insolent with me, mademoiselle."
2
当他们靠近时，大象又吼又跺脚。

dāng tā mén kào jìn shí， ， dà xiàng yòu hǒu yòu duò。

The elephants trumpeted and stamped their feet at their approach.
3
他跺着脚走出了房间。

tā duò zháo jiǎo zǒu chū le fáng jiān。

He stomped out of the room.
4
他们进入了前厅，跺着靴子，蹦跳着抖掉身上的雪。

tā mén jìn rù le qián tīng， ， duò zháo xuē， zǐ ， bèng tiào zháo dǒu diào shēn shàng。

They came into the front hall, stamping their boots and jumping up and down to knock the snow off.
5
他叽叽咕咕,摇头晃脑,两脚还在地上乱跺乱蹬,一副垂涎欲滴,苦苦哀告的样子.

tā jī jī gū gū, , yáo tóu huǎng, nǎo , liǎng jiǎo huán zài dì shàng luàn duò, luàn dēng , yī fù chuí, xián yù dī , kǔ kǔ āi.

He snorted and pranced and pawed at the floor in salivating lust and groveling need.

Word Family of 跺

Words Containing This Character1
跺duòvariant of 跺[duò]跥
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跺

It's not extremely common but can be used in contexts where physical expressions of emotion are discussed.

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