Chinese

pāidǎ
Meaning: to pat; to slap; to flap
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

拍
打

Example sentences

He is slapping the dust off his clothes.
巨大的浪拍打著海岸。
Giant waves are hitting the coast.
海浪猛烈地拍打著礁石。
The sea waves are furiously beating against the reef rocks.

Usage Notes

Used for light, repeated striking, or the flapping of wings.

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