swiftly with the hand; in a swift motion
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
swiftly with the hand; in a swift motion that catches one off guard
Describes sudden, swift hand movements, often implying the action is unexpected, forceful, or aggressive. Typically used in narrative contexts.
Tā他
pī劈
shǒu手
jiù就
shì是
yī一
bā巴
zhang掌
。
He swiftly struck with a slap.
Xiǎo小
tōu偷
pī劈
shǒu手
qiǎng抢
zǒu走
le了
tā她
de的
bāo包
。
The thief swiftly snatched her bag away.
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Tā他
pī劈
shǒu手
duó夺
guò过
qiú球
pāi拍
，
kāi开
shǐ始
fǎn反
jī击
。
He swiftly snatched the racket and began to counterattack.