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Chinese

qiāodǎ
Meaning: to tap or knock repeatedly; to strike lightly
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

木匠輕輕敲打木板,確認裡面沒有空洞。
木匠轻轻敲打木板,确认里面没有空洞。
The carpenter gently tapped the wooden board to check that there was no hollow space inside.
清晨,我在公園裡聽見啄木鳥敲打樹幹的聲音。
At dawn, I heard a woodpecker tapping on a tree trunk in the park.

Usage Notes

This verb describes repeated tapping or knocking with a hand or tool. The force can range from gentle testing to harder striking.

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