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to kick one's leg

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

deng1tui3 • dēngtuǐ

Meaning


Primary

to kick one's leg

Alternatives

kick one's leg, kicking one's leg, kicks one's leg, kicked one's leg, to kick the leg, kick the leg, to kick a leg, kick a leg, leg kick

Mnemonic


蹬腿 To kick one's leg is to quickly move the 腿 leg out in front of as if trying 蹬 to step on something that is in the air.

Usage


宝宝 喜欢 躺 着 蹬腿。

The baby likes to kick its legs while lying down.

他 一边 笑 一边 蹬腿。

He laughs while kicking his legs.

她 在 游泳 时 用力 蹬腿。

She kicks her legs hard while swimming.