弹
eject; pluck; criticize
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to eject; to shoot with elastic force
neutralDescribes the action of an elastic object propelling another item.
A compressed spring will snap back into place.
A slingshot can shoot stones a long distance.
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He accidentally flicked his finger and sent his pen flying.
A rubber band snapped back and hit my arm.
After the balloon was pricked, air rushed out forcefully.
verb
to fluff; to card (cotton/wool)
formalTraditional handcraft or industrial process for softening textile fibers.
Grandma used to card cotton to make quilts.
This factory specializes in carding wool for knitwear.
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Well-carded cotton is fluffy and soft.
Traditional cotton-carding crafts are becoming increasingly rare nowadays.
The workers used a machine to fluff an old quilt to refill it.
verb
to flick; to brush off with a flick
informalCommon colloquial action to remove dust or light debris.
He flicked the dust off his hat with his fingers.
Please flick the dandruff off my coat for me.
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She brushed the crumbs off her sleeve with a flick.
Before class, he always flicks eraser shavings off his pencil.
The waiter flicked the bread crumbs off the dining table.
verb
to play (stringed/keyboard instruments)
neutralRefers to playing musical instruments like the piano, guzheng, or lute.
She has been learning to play the piano since childhood.
His skill at playing the pipa is extremely masterful.
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Young people busk by playing the guitar on the street.
I can only play simple guzheng pieces.
He plays the electric guitar with a pick, and the sound is very loud.
adjective
elastic; resilient
neutralDescribes materials that can bounce back to their original shape after being stretched or compressed.
This fabric is very elastic, and it's very comfortable to wear.
The newly replaced spring is very resilient, and the door opens and closes smoothly.
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An elastic sofa provides great support when you sit on it.
This type of rubber band can be stretched repeatedly without breaking.
The surface of a trampoline is very elastic, perfect for jumping.
verb
to criticize; to accuse; to impeach
formalFormal or literary term for criticizing public figures or policies.
The media widely criticized the government's new policy.
Congress members impeached the corrupt president.
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Critics pointed out the plot holes in this movie.
Netizens criticized the internet celebrity's false promotion on social media.
The opposition party has been criticizing the current government's governance mistakes.