Chinese

dūn
Meaning: to squat; to crouch
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

蹲

Example sentences

He is squatting on the ground.
聽到槍聲,他下意識地蹲了下來。
听到枪声,他下意识地蹲了下来。
Hearing the gunshot, he subconsciously crouched down.
小貓蹲在門口,一動不動地盯著蝴蝶。
小猫蹲在门口,一动不动地盯著蝴蝶。
The kitten crouched at the door, staring motionless at the butterfly.

Usage Notes

To sit with knees bent and heels close to or touching the buttocks.

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