跺 (duò) — to stamp (one's feet)
Definition
A specific verb meaning to stamp or stomp one's feet (always paired with 脚). Use it for frustration, anger, or trying to warm up — not for ordinary walking.
verb
to stamp (one's feet)
Examples
- 。Tā qì dé zhí duò jiǎo.He was so angry that he kept stamping his feet.
- ，。Tài lěng le, tā bù tíng dì duò jiǎo qǔ nuǎn.It was so cold that she kept stamping her feet to warm up.
- ，跺。Tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi, tā yòng lì duò le yí xià jiǎo.Upon hearing the news, he stamped his foot hard once.
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