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March 24, 2026
踹chuài(chuai4)
The verb 踹 (chuài) refers to the action of kicking or trampling upon something, often with force. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is forcefully pushing or stepping on an object, and can carry a connotation of aggression or dominance.
Strokes16Radical足Frequency#8981DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese martial arts, the term 踹 is often used to describe kicking techniques, emphasizing the importance of footwork and balance in combat.
Memory Tip
Imagine a heavy boot coming down hard on a pile of leaves, making a loud 'chuài' sound as it crushes them. The character 踹 has the foot radical (足), emphasizing the action of using your foot to kick or trample.
Meanings of 踹
chuài(chuai4)
1to trample, to tread on; to kick; to crush
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About 踹
踹Simplified
16Strokes
足Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 踹
Quick Contrast
踢 (tī) vs 踹 (chuài): Use 踢 for a more general kick without the aggressive connotation, while 踹 implies a forceful or aggressive action.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a heavy boot coming down hard on a pile of leaves, making a loud 'chuài' sound as it crushes them. The character 踹 has the foot radical (足), emphasizing the action of using your foot to kick or trample.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 踹 with the more neutral verb 踏 (tà), which means to step or tread without the aggressive connotation. 踹 is typically used in informal contexts, so be cautious in formal writing or speech.
HSK Study Tips
Although 踹 is not included in the official HSK levels, it is useful for learners around HSK 4-5 due to its practical application in everyday conversation. Students should focus on understanding its aggressive nuances compared to other similar verbs.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese martial arts, the term 踹 is often used to describe kicking techniques, emphasizing the importance of footwork and balance in combat.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 踹 to mean 'to step' in neutral contexts, leading to phrases like '我踹在地上' (I kick on the ground), which should be corrected to '我踏在地上' (I step on the ground).
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Grammar Patterns of 踹
踹 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 2
Complete the Sentence
他会向他们冲过去，____他们的小腿肚子。
He would barge into them and kick them in the shins.
Example Sentences for 踹 (2)
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他会向他们冲过去，踹他们的小腿肚子。
tā huì xiàng tā mén chōng guò qù， ， chuài tā mén de xiǎo tuǐ dù。
He would barge into them and kick them in the shins.
Kicking, punching, and pulling vulnerable parts are not allowed in wrestling.
Cultural Notes for 踹
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese martial arts, the term 踹 is often used to describe kicking techniques, emphasizing the importance of footwork and balance in combat.
Word Family of 踹
Words Containing This Character1
踹chuàito kick
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Compound Meaning
What does 踹 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 踹
No, 踹 generally carries a negative or aggressive connotation, so it is rarely used positively.
Yes, it can be used when discussing sports, aggression, or even in playful contexts, but it is informal.
踹 implies a forceful action, while 踏 is more neutral and can mean to step or tread gently.
