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Chinese
qiāo
Meaning: to raise or cross a leg; to skip or run away; a traditional stilt-like prop
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Example

他坐在沙發上蹺腳看書,沒多久就睡著了。
他坐在沙发上跷脚看书,没多久就睡著了。
He sat on the sofa with his legs crossed while reading, and soon fell asleep.

Usage Notes

In everyday use it often describes lifting or crossing a leg; in Taiwanese usage it can also mean skipping class or fleeing, while the noun sense refers to a traditional stage prop.

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