打滚 (dǎ gǔn) — to roll around (on the ground), to tumble
Definition
A vivid verb meaning to roll or tumble on the ground — often for fun, in play, or in distress (e.g. a child throwing a tantrum). The 把 construction also renders it as a separable verb meaning 'to throw a tantrum' (撒泼打滚).
verb
to roll around (on the ground)to tumble
Examples
- 打滚。Xiǎo gǒu zài dì shàng gāo xìng dì dǎ gǔn.The little dog is happily rolling around on the ground.
- 。Tā zài cǎo dì shàng dǎ le yí gè gǔn.He rolled once on the grass.
- 。Hái zi zài dì shàng dǎ le jǐ xià gǔn jiù bù kū le.The child rolled on the ground a few times and then stopped crying.
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