跷
raise; tiptoe; stilts; limp
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesverb
to raise (one's leg); to hold up (one's finger)
Commonly used for crossing legs or giving a thumbs-up gesture.
He likes to read with his legs crossed.
Everyone gave him a thumbs-up in praise.
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Please raise your leg; the doctor needs to examine it.
verb
to stand on tiptoe
Describes the action of lifting one's heels to reach higher or see over something.
She had to stand on tiptoe to reach that book on the shelf.
He stood on tiptoe to read the notice on the wall.
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The children stood on tiptoe, waiting excitedly.
noun
stilts
Refers specifically to the poles or frames used in traditional performances, or the performance itself.
In the folk performance, artists stood on stilts over two feet high to perform the yangge dance.
Walking on stilts is a traditional skill requiring balance techniques.
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Children like to play on seesaws.
verb
to limp; to be lame
dialectRegional dialect usage, often considered colloquial or informal. Can be offensive if used to describe people.
His leg is lame, making it inconvenient to walk.
That person walks with a slight limp.