HSK 7, v, 5 strokes, radical 用, rank #2096, Very Hard
甩
shuǎi
to fling
HSK 7, v, 5 strokes, radical 用, rank #2096, Very Hard
甩
shuǎi
to swing
HSK 7, v, 5 strokes, radical 用, rank #2096, Very Hard
甩
shuǎi
to leave behind
HSK 7, v, 5 strokes, radical 用, rank #2096, Very Hard
甩
shuǎi
to throw off
HSK 7, v, 5 strokes, radical 用, rank #2096, Very Hard
甩
shuǎi
to dump (sb)
HSK 7, v, 5 strokes, radical 用, rank #2096, Very Hard
甩
shuǎi
to throw away, to fling, to discard
HSK 7, v, 5 strokes, radical 用, rank #2096, Very Hard
shuǎi(shuai3) T3
1to throw
2to fling
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March 24, 2026
甩shuǎi(shuai3)
The verb 甩 (shuǎi) means to throw, fling, or swing something away. It is commonly used in contexts where something is being discarded or left behind, such as when someone breaks up with a partner or when an object is carelessly tossed aside. This word can convey a sense of forcefulness or nonchalance in the action.
Strokes5Radical用Frequency#2096DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese pop culture, the term 甩 is often used in the context of relationships, such as '甩掉' (shuǎi diào), meaning to 'dump' someone, reflecting societal attitudes towards dating and breakups.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person swinging their arm to throw a heavy bag over their shoulder, making a 'swish' sound as they do it. The sound 'shuǎi' can remind you of this swinging motion, emphasizing the action of flinging something away.
Meanings of 甩
shuǎi(shuai3)
1to throw
2to fling
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About 甩
甩Simplified
5Strokes
用Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2096Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
甩 (shuǎi) vs 扔 (rēng) — use 甩 when emphasizing a forceful or careless action, while 扔 focuses more on the act of throwing without the same connotation.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 甩 with similar verbs like 扔 (rēng), which means 'to throw' but lacks the nuance of 'swing' or 'leave behind'. This word is more informal and is often used in casual conversation. Be cautious with tonal pronunciation as 甩 is pronounced with a falling tone (third tone).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 甩 connects well with other action verbs related to movement and disposal. Students should focus on understanding its usage in phrases and idiomatic expressions, as well as practicing its pronunciation to avoid tonal errors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 甩 when they mean to say 'to throw away' in a more general sense, using it incorrectly in formal situations. For example, saying '我甩掉这个垃圾' (I fling this trash) should be corrected to '我扔掉这个垃圾' (I throw away this trash).
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Decomposition of 甩
IDS Structure⿻月乚
甩Full Character
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月yue4
outer
乚gou1
inner
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How to say to throw in Chinese
“to throw” in Chinese is甩shuǎi
The verb 甩 (shuǎi) means to throw, fling, or swing something away. It is commonly used in contexts where something is being discarded or left behind, such as when someone breaks up with a partner or when an object is carelessly tossed aside. This word can convey a sense of forcefulness or nonchalance in the action.
When to use 甩
Learners often confuse 甩 with similar verbs like 扔 (rēng), which means 'to throw' but lacks the nuance of 'swing' or 'leave behind'. This word is more informal and is often used in casual conversation. Be cautious with tonal pronunciation as 甩 is pronounced with a falling tone (third tone).
甩 or something close to it
甩 (shuǎi) vs 扔 (rēng) — use 甩 when emphasizing a forceful or careless action, while 扔 focuses more on the act of throwing without the same connotation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 甩 when they mean to say 'to throw away' in a more general sense, using it incorrectly in formal situations. For example, saying '我甩掉这个垃圾' (I fling this trash) should be corrected to '我扔掉这个垃圾' (I throw away this trash).
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Grammar Patterns of 甩
甩 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. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
