turn sideways; dodge quickly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to turn one's body sideways (to squeeze through)
Typically used when maneuvering through narrow spaces or crowded areas. Can take the suffix -r (儿) in colloquial speech: 闪身儿.
Tā他
shǎn闪
shēn身
jǐ挤
jìn进
le了
yǒng拥
jǐ挤
de的
diàn电
tī梯
。
He squeezed into the crowded elevator by turning sideways.
Shǎn闪
shēn身
jìn进
mén门
，
bié别
dǔ堵
zài在
mén门
kǒu口
。
Step inside sideways; don't block the doorway.
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Tā她
shǎn闪
shēn身
ràng让
kāi开
le了
lù路
。
She stepped aside to make way.
verb
to dodge quickly; to move aside swiftly
Implies a sudden, rapid movement to avoid an object, attack, or collision. Often used in martial arts or action contexts.
Tā他
xiàng向
páng旁
biān边
yī一
shǎn闪
shēn身
，
duǒ躲
guò过
le了
fēi飞
lái来
de的
zú足
qiú球
。
He dodged to the side, avoiding the flying soccer ball.
Tā她
yī一
shǎn闪
shēn身
，
duǒ躲
kāi开
le了
nà那
liàng辆
shī失
kòng控
de的
zì自
xíng行
chē车
。
She quickly stepped aside to avoid that out-of-control bicycle.
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Shǎn闪
shēn身
duǒ躲
guò过
gōng攻
jī击
shì是
quán拳
jī击
de的
jī基
běn本
gōng功
。
Dodging attacks by moving swiftly is a basic skill in boxing.