打
hit; attack; make; buy; do
Meanings
25 senses · 125 examplesverb
to strike; to hit with hand or tool
Can refer to knocking on objects, playing percussion instruments, etc.
He knocked hard on the door to wake the people inside.
The children are playing drums behind the classroom.
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Don't hit the table, you'll knock things off.
He punched the sandbag once.
The wind is banging the windows loudly.
verb
to break; to shatter from impact
Describes accidental breakage of containers or eggs.
I accidentally broke the bowl.
The chicken flew and the eggs broke; all for nothing.
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The thermos fell to the ground and shattered.
I accidentally broke several eggs in the fridge.
The vase fell off the shelf and broke into pieces.
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to fight; to attack; to beat up
Can refer to personal fights or military attacks.
Two boys are fighting in the street corner.
The army decided to attack the enemy's stronghold.
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Stop fighting, you'll get scolded by the teacher.
The police sent special forces to crack down on gang crime.
The villagers joined forces to repel the bandits' attack.
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to engage in legal or social interaction
Commonly used for legal proceedings or social connections.
He filed a lawsuit over the compensation issue.
I have dealt with him for many years and know his character well.
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This company is doing business with foreign clients.
She doesn't want to interact with strangers.
He fought a three-year lawsuit to protect his rights.
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to build; to construct
Used for building structures like dams, walls, etc.
The villagers are building a dam to prevent floods.
The workers are building walls to reinforce the house.
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They plan to drill a new well in the suburbs.
Ancient working people built many sections of the Great Wall.
The construction team is laying the foundation.
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to make; to manufacture; to produce
Can refer to making physical objects or food items.
This blacksmith shop specializes in making kitchen knives.
The carpenter is making a set of solid wood furniture.
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Grandma makes and sells sesame cakes every morning.
Workers in the factory are making auto parts.
He learned to make wrought iron decorations.
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to stir; to mix
Used for mixing fillings or thickening agents.
Mom is stirring the dumpling filling.
He is making paste to stick up posters.
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You need to whip cream before making cake.
The chef is beating egg liquid to make fried eggs.
She is stirring the mixture of flour and water.
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to tie; to bundle; to wrap
informalUsed for tying packages, rolls, or bindings.
Please help me tie this package to mail to the US.
He rolled up the quilt and prepared to take it away.
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The soldiers are wrapping their leg bindings before marching.
She bundled up her old clothes and put them in the wardrobe.
The courier helped me seal the cardboard box.
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to knit; to weave
Used for making textiles like straw shoes or sweaters.
Grandpa is weaving straw sandals.
She knits sweaters for her grandson every night.
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Mom is knitting a scarf.
He learned to knit wool hats.
Grandma wove a basket with willow branches.
verb
to apply; to draw; to stamp
Covers a wide range of actions including coating, drawing, and stamping.
The floor workers are waxing the floor.
The teacher asked us to put a question mark on our homework.
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The carpenter is drawing ink lines to mark the lumber.
The designer is drawing design drafts to show the client.
The civil servant is stamping the official seal on the document.
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to open; to drill; to chisel
Used for opening containers, drilling holes, or digging wells.
Please help me open this lid.
In winter, people drill holes in the ice to fish.
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The construction team is drilling a new well.
The workers drilled a hole in the wall to install the air conditioner.
She tore open the seal and took out the letter inside.
verb
to raise; to hold up; to lift
Can refer to holding objects up or motivating oneself.
The students are holding flags to welcome the guests.
It's raining, grab your umbrella quickly!
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She perked up and finished the last task.
The vendor is holding lanterns to attract customers.
Mom lifted the curtain to let us in.
verb
to launch; to emit; to make a call
Covers firing weapons, sending signals, and making phone calls.
Thunder is rumbling in the sky, it's going to rain soon.
The naval warship is firing guns for drills.
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He is firing a flare to call for help.
I will call you right now.
The airport tower is shining signal lights to guide the plane to land.
verb
to obtain or receive documents
dialectUsed in southern Chinese dialects for getting official documents.
He went to the police station to get a recommendation letter.
You need to get an ID certificate to check into the hotel.
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She got a copy of her household registration last week.
I'll help you get a resignation certificate.
He got his marriage certificate at the civil affairs bureau.
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to remove; to cut off
Used for trimming branches or removing unwanted parts.
The fruit farmer is pruning the side branches of the fruit trees.
He is removing the old nails from the wall.
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The gardener is pulling out the weeds in the garden.
Mom asked me to cut off the loose threads on the sweater.
The carpenter is sanding off the burrs on the lumber.
verb
to ladle; to scoop up
Used for taking liquids or soft foods from containers.
Please help me get a cup of water.
Grandma is scooping porridge from the pot.
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The waiter served me a bowl of soup.
He scooped a spoonful of oil into the pot.
Please serve me some rice.
verb
to buy; to purchase
informalUsed for buying small items or takeaway food/drinks.
I'm going downstairs to buy soy sauce.
He bought a bottle of wine to take home.
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I bought a train ticket home at the station.
She often buys milk tea for afternoon tea.
I'm going to get a fast food meal.
verb
to catch; to hunt
Used for catching animals or fish.
The fishermen are fishing in the sea.
The hunter is hunting wild boars in the mountains.
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The children are catching birds by the river.
Grandpa likes to go rabbit hunting on weekends.
They use fishing nets to catch fish.
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to cut; to gather
Used for collecting firewood or grass.
Dad is cutting firewood in the mountains.
Mom is cutting grass in the yard to feed the rabbits.
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The farmers are cutting wheat stalks in the field.
He took a sickle to cut grass.
The elders are cutting willow branches by the river to weave baskets.
verb
to draft; to calculate; to estimate
Used for making drafts, plans, or cost estimates.
The teacher asked us to write a draft of our composition.
He is thinking about going on a trip abroad.
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The accountant is calculating that the project costs two hundred yuan.
The designer is drafting a renovation plan.
He did a mental calculation and thought this business wasn't worth it.
verb
to do; to engage in
informalUsed for various casual activities or jobs.
He did odd jobs at home during summer vacation to make money.
The Eighth Route Army soldiers were conducting guerrilla warfare.
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They are laying an ambush to ambush the enemy.
He volunteered to go ahead and arrange accommodation for the team.
I like to play games at home on weekends.
verb
to play games or sports
Used for ball games, card games, and recreational activities.
They often play ball on the playground after school.
Let's play cards together this weekend.
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The little girls are swinging on the swings in the park.
He and his friend are playing badminton.
Our class will have a basketball game next week.
verb
to make a physical gesture
Covers a wide range of bodily movements and expressions.
He gestured for us to be quiet.
He yawned and looked very sleepy.
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I ate too much and burped.
He stumbled and almost fell over.
She rolled over and got out of bed.
verb
to use a certain way or manner
Used for speaking styles, metaphors, or evasive tactics.
Officials always speak in an official, bureaucratic tone.
The teacher used a metaphor to explain this complex concept.
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He always uses evasive tactics to avoid responsibility.
Stop speaking in riddles, just say it clearly.
He used an analogy that time is like flowing water.
preposition
from; starting at
Used to indicate a starting point in space, time, or direction.
Walk west from here, and you'll arrive after three more li.
He looked out through the crack in the door.
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Starting today, study for one hour every evening.
We are leaving from Beijing for Shanghai.
He took his wallet out of his pocket.