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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.