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Measure word for long objects
踢 (tī) — how to say "to kick" in Chinese
踢
To kick
verb
Radicals / Keys
足
Foot
#157 · zú · 7 strokes
Collocations
踢门
tī mén
kick the door
踢球
tī qiú
kick a ball
Examples
孩子们在操场上踢足球。
The children play football on the playground.
他踢球。
He kicks the ball.
Mnemonic
[tī-] Tee-tee! A cat named Tee spotted a ball and decided to kick it. "Tee-tee-tee — and off it flies! I can kick — 踢!" 🐱⚽ He took a running start and whacked it with his paw.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to kick" in Chinese?
"to kick" in Chinese is 踢 (tī).
What does 踢 mean in English?
踢 (tī) means "To kick".
How is 踢 pronounced?
It is pronounced tī (written as ti). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to kick" in Chinese characters?
It is written 踢.
What HSK 3.0 level is 踢?
踢 is on the HSK 3.0 level 2 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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