Definition
投掷 (tóu zhì) is a formal, forceful verb for throwing an object a long distance, like a javelin or grenade. It contrasts with 扔 (rēng, everyday 'throw' or 'throw away'), 投 (tóu, abstract 'cast a vote' or 'submit'), and 抛 (pāo, 'toss/fling' with a wider arc). It also means to throw dice or flip a coin.
verb
to throwto hurl (an object a long distance or with force)to throw (dice)to flip (a coin)
Easily confused
- 透支tòu zhīsound-alike(banking) to overdraw; an overdraft
Examples
- 投掷。Yùndòngyuán zài bǐsài zhōng tóu zhì biāoqiāng.The athlete threw a javelin in the competition.
- 投掷。Tā yònglì xiàng yuǎn chù tóu zhì le yí kuài shítou.He threw a stone far away with force.
- 投掷。Wǒmen zài yóuxì lǐ tóu zhì tóuzi.We threw dice in the game.
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