Definition
踢 (tī) is the common word for kicking, used in everyday actions and sports like soccer. 踹 (chuài) is a stronger, more aggressive kick, often with the sole, like stomping or kicking a door.
verb
to kickto play (a ball game, esp. soccer)
Easily confused
- 赐cìlook-aliketo bestow, to confer (by a superior or heaven)
- 提tísound-aliketo carry (hanging from the hand); to lift
- 吻wěnlook-alike(verb) to kiss
- 替tìsound-alike(verb) to replace, to substitute for
- 题tísound-alikeexam question, test problem
- 剃tìsound-aliketo shave (hair, beard, head)
Examples
- 踢。Tā xǐhuan tī zúqiú.He likes to play soccer.
- 踢。Wǒ tī le yíxià qiú.I kicked the ball once.
- 踢！Bié tī wǒ!Don't kick me!
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