Definition
跺脚 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to stamp one's feet'. The verb 跺 and the object 脚 can be split when you add a measure word, duration, or complement between them — for example, 跺了一下脚 ('stamped once'), 跺着脚 ('stamping one's feet'). You can also use it as a single unit: 跺脚 is fine in simple sentences. It often expresses frustration, anger, or cold.
v.o.
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, anger, or cold)
Examples
- 跺脚。Tā qì de zhí duò jiǎ.He was so angry that he kept stamping his feet.
- ，。Wàimiàn tài lěng le, tā duò le duò jiǎo cái jìn wū.It was so cold outside that she stamped her feet a few times before entering the house.
- ，。Tā duò le yí xià jiǎo, biǎoshì bùmǎn.He stamped his foot once to show dissatisfaction.
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